Visual Ranking Tool Activity Template

Instructions for Master Leaders: Please use the project wizard to set up the Visual Ranking Tool activity (Module 1, Activity 2) for your forum. Instructions are provided in ML Appendix G.07.

If you have issues using the project wizard, you can set up the project yourself using the following steps:

Once logged in to your thinking tool account, set up a new Visual Ranking Tool project.

Cut and paste the information below into the Visual Ranking Tool project set up template.

Project Name: Leadership Behaviors for Effective Technology Integration

Project Description: Instructional leaders rank the leadership behaviors they feel are most important to effect change in their classrooms surrounding technology integration.

Prompt for Students: Rank the following leadership behaviors in order of importance to facilitate integration of technology for student learning in your classrooms.

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Inspire and facilitate among all stakeholders a shared vision (Ia)

Advocate for policies, programs, funding to support implementation (Ic)

Model and promote the use of technology for learning (IIb)

Provide learner-centered environments equipped with technology (IIc)

Promote and participate in learning communities (IIe)

Allocate time, resources, access to ensure ongoing prof. growth (IIIa)

Lead change to maximize the achievement of learning goals (IVa)

Recruit and retain highly competent personnel (IVc)

Ensure equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources (Va)

Promote, model and establish policies for safe, legal, and ethical use (Vb)