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Closen, John P. – Principal, 1987
When John Closen became principal of Rogers Elementary School he found three computers, a speech synthesizer, printer, and software and began the computerization of the school. Two years later the school is dramatically transformed. (MD)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Elementary Education
Coffin, Gregory C. – 1985
The continuing growth of computer understanding and use by educators makes it imperative for elementary school principals to become computer literate. Teachers' knowledge and skills relating to computers are increasing; computer costs are declining and computers becoming more readily available; software is improving in response to demand; and the…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Computer Literacy, Educational Administration, Educational Change
Peer reviewedToepfer, Conrad F., Jr. – NASSP Bulletin, 1983
Middle level principals should take the leadership role now in responding to the issues of (1) reduction of middle level teacher ranks to meet the coming elementary and high school teacher shortage and (2) the need for computer literacy training for teachers. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Enrollment Projections, Intermediate Grades, Leadership Responsibility
Donatucci, Frederick J. – School Business Affairs, 1994
One way to develop administrators who are comfortable and innovative with technology is principal-to-principal training through fellow administrators who are using technology effectively. Support and encouragement of the district includes purchasing the needed hardware and ongoing staff development. (MLF)
Descriptors: Administrators, Computer Literacy, Elementary Secondary Education, Management Development
Lee, Helen C. – Principal, 1983
Describes a gradual, three-month process for getting teachers interested in using a microcomputer, including placing the microcomputer first in the principal's office and then in the teachers' lounge; providing resources and inservice sessions with a consultant; encouraging teacher use at home and in class; and buying new software. (RW)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Desensitization
Anderson, Mary Alice – MultiMedia Schools, 1998
Discusses how school library media specialists can build partnerships with principals: provide leadership and support to classroom teachers, be technology savvy, model information retrieval and technology use, collaborate in curriculum planning, develop a vision for technology in the school, participate in staff development, make clear the role of…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Cooperation, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Cromer, Janis – 1984
This report offers the conclusions of a 1983 EPCOT symposium on education and the Information Age involving distinguished national experts and 46 secondary school principals from across the country. Discussed in the first section on "The Demands of an Information Age" are a number of transitions, including current shifts from an industrial to an…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs
