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The Importance of BEING the Standard

For the next two days, I will be attending the Technology-Enabled Leading and Learning Conference. It's my first time attending and I'm leading a workshop on hyperdocs too! Essentially, this is an AMAZING PD and networking opportunity for administrators from all systems across the province and the focus couldn't be more relevant. Keynote speakers and breakout sessions are all centred on the latest pedagogical trends in technology integration. I feel fortunate to have this opportunity because as a leader, I feel strongly that administrators have to be the standard the expect for their teachers. As instructional leaders, we should be actively learning about these trends and making the pedagogical connections. When we model for our staff how to use these tools and dynamic methods of delivery and production, we inculcate a culture rooted in sound instructional practices and relevance. If we can demonstrate to staff that these new tools and methods can be meaningful and useful