NETS-A
Standards Implementation Plan
Robert P. Scherrer

NETS-A National Educational Technology Standards for Administrators

Five Standards NETS-A

• Visionary Leadership
• Digital Age Learning Culture
• Excellence in Professional Practice
• Systemic Improvement
• Digital Citizenship

Visionary Leadership

Visionary Leaders

• Inspire and facilitate technology plans
• Lead in the development of technology
• Promote excellence and support transformation

Standard 1 (Visionary Leader) Proficiency Plan

Standard 1 Proficiency Plans

• Stay Current with Research Efforts in Technology
• Attend Technology Seminars
• Creation of Professional Learning Network
• Plan and Budget for Technology

Professional Learning Network

• Comprised of Staff Members and Administration
• Make Connections with other Staff and Administrators in other Districts
• Share Ideas, Visions, and Resources for Student Learning
• World-Wide Learning Network

Standard 2: Digital Age Leadership

Digital Age Leadership

• Ensure Instructional Innovation in Technology
• Model and Emphasize Effective use of Technology
• Technology is Used and Embraced by all Leaders of the School

Standard 2: Digital Age Leadership Proficiency Plan

Standard 2 Proficiency Plan

• Seek Opportunities for Technology Integration
• Encourage Staff to Attend Technology Conferences, Workshops, Seminars
• Integrate a Common Set of Tools for Technology

Standard 3: Excellence in Professional Practice

Excellence in Professional Practice

• Allocate Time, Resources, and Access to Ensure Professional Growth
• Facilitate and Participate in Learning Communities that Support Administrators, Faculty, and Staff
• Promote and Model Effective Communication Tools with Technology

Standard 3:
Excellence in Pro. Practice
Proficiency
Plan

Standard 3 Proficiency Plan

• Create Social Networks such as Twitter, Blogging, LinkedIn, and Facebook
• Use Professional Learning Community to Build Connections and Relationships
• Online Professional Development

Standard 4: Systemic Improvement

Systemic Improvement

• Lead Purposeful Change to Maximize Appropriate use of Technology
• Collaborate to Establish Metrics, Data, and Interpret Results
• Recruit and Retain Personnel who use Technology Effectively

Standard 4: Systemic Improvement Proficiency Plan

Standard 4 Proficiency Plan

• Look for Means for Funding for Technology
• Seek Donations from Businesses and Companies
• Reach out to Community using Social Media
• Encourage Staff to seek Professional Development

Standard 5: Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship

• Ensure Equitable Access to Digital Tools for All Learners
• Promote Policies that are Safe, Legal, and Ethical use of Digital Information
• Promote and Model Appropriate Responsible Social Interactions Related to Technology

Standard 5: Digital Citizenship Proficiency Plan

Standard 5 Proficiency Plan

• Model Use of Technology
• E-Mail
• School News Broadcasts
• Attendance Records, Grading, and Reporting

Standard 5 Proficiency Plan

• School Website
• Blogging

Conclusion: We must as Administrators look for ways to improve student learning. Quality Technology is crucial to this process.

“Teachers need to integrate technology seamlessly into the curriculum instead of viewing it as an add-on, an afterthought, or an event.” – Heidi-Hayes Jacobs

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