tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029419017923677229.post7149146691526811103..comments2023-10-26T04:38:06.297-04:00Comments on TeachPaperless: Question of the Day: What are the five most important qualities of a 21st century school leader?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14091328599818819777noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029419017923677229.post-42149280582243286702011-05-31T11:40:51.313-04:002011-05-31T11:40:51.313-04:00I like all these comments. All these qualities des...I like all these comments. All these qualities describe not only good leaders, but good teachers as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029419017923677229.post-55888657091292229432011-05-30T15:25:58.097-04:002011-05-30T15:25:58.097-04:001. Collaborate
2. Create
3. Lead so others will fo...1. Collaborate<br />2. Create<br />3. Lead so others will follow (Communicate)<br />4. Cutting edge<br />5. ConnectAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029419017923677229.post-84941379994843947652011-05-26T00:29:21.559-04:002011-05-26T00:29:21.559-04:001.effective communicator (timely responses and cle...1.effective communicator (timely responses and clear statements about vison)<br />2. genuine passion for seeing the school's vision become a reality<br />3. understanding of current (web 2.0) teaching practices<br />4. visible (travelling the halls visiting classrooms to see what's going on)<br />5. organizer of meaningful/relevant profesional development opportunitiesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029419017923677229.post-18242912708308257632011-05-25T20:36:10.092-04:002011-05-25T20:36:10.092-04:001.Has a plan, communicates the plan, implements th...1.Has a plan, communicates the plan, implements the plan.<br />2.Contactable, open and approachable<br />3.Finds time to be in a class, teaching, everyday<br />4.Sense of humour<br />5.Shows they care for the whole school communitybarking owlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399199434149364281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029419017923677229.post-35837261850658051952011-05-25T10:06:30.316-04:002011-05-25T10:06:30.316-04:00I only have three.
1. Leader.
2. Communicator.
3. ...I only have three.<br />1. Leader.<br />2. Communicator.<br />3. Innovator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029419017923677229.post-28988514491695860192011-05-25T02:35:29.826-04:002011-05-25T02:35:29.826-04:001 - Commitment to accountability on all levels - f...1 - Commitment to accountability on all levels - from and to teachers and the school community.<br />2 - Open to and supportive of risk and possible failure.<br />3 - Lifelong learner, embracing technology and different pedagogies.<br />4 - Leader/inspiring.<br />5 - Ability to delegate and motivate others to take ownership of the school.Debhttp://educatingdeborah.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029419017923677229.post-20354940429233533172011-05-24T23:41:18.582-04:002011-05-24T23:41:18.582-04:001-Be able to plant the seed of visionary wisdom an...1-Be able to plant the seed of visionary wisdom and nurture that seed through gentle conversation allowing people to join at levels that are comfortable to them. Slight Change occurs in 3-5yrs in schools. Permanent change occurs 5-10 years.<br />2-Walks the talk<br />3-Inpsires others<br />4-Helps others realise career aspirations and dreams- holds doors open, not closed<br />5-Is student focused and drivenJasmine Dwernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029419017923677229.post-10277898938145998042011-05-24T22:32:06.364-04:002011-05-24T22:32:06.364-04:001)Transparent, open communicator
2)Inspiring, not ...1)Transparent, open communicator<br />2)Inspiring, not demanding<br />3)Beliefs and words must align with actions<br />4)Patience<br />5)Risk-takerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029419017923677229.post-30257476974896205592011-05-24T21:50:08.969-04:002011-05-24T21:50:08.969-04:001) Energy and lots of it
2) An excellent judge of ...1) Energy and lots of it<br />2) An excellent judge of character<br />3) Compassion tempered by firmness<br />4) The ability to delegate to the right people at the right time<br />5) Organizational SkillsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029419017923677229.post-8040450095319466512011-05-24T21:42:06.261-04:002011-05-24T21:42:06.261-04:00While embracing technology, a 21st Century Teacher...While embracing technology, a 21st Century Teacher must:<br /><br />1. Be a continuous learner with an open mind<br />2. Create a student-centered community that encourages communication and collaboration <br />3. Act as a facilitator in the classroom<br />4. Use project-based or performance-based assessments.<br />5. Present tools to students and teach students how to use those tools in order for them to problem-solveBradley Landshttp://twitter.com/#!/MrLandsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029419017923677229.post-73180554543692669122011-05-24T21:28:18.771-04:002011-05-24T21:28:18.771-04:00Great question...far from a deep dive into the top...Great question...far from a deep dive into the topic, but here's where my mind is today....<br /><br />1. Passionate about empowering students with tools and time to develop as learners<br />2. Visionary and model of professional/lead learner<br />3. Transparent and open to dissenting voices<br />4. Skilled Communicator and open door policy<br />5. Have to be Googleable....where do you stand and what do you stand for?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16777520382735625881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029419017923677229.post-49144656975107298152011-05-24T21:15:43.301-04:002011-05-24T21:15:43.301-04:00Off the top of my head, I'd say...
1. Willing...Off the top of my head, I'd say...<br /><br />1. Willingness to be a learner<br />2. Adept at distributed leadership and teacher empowerment<br />3. A vision for boldness despite an uncertain and unknowable future<br />4. Proclivity for risk-taking<br />5. A helluva persuasive communicator to students, parents, staff, community members, and policymakersScott McLeodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08368435018346090846noreply@blogger.com