Eric Sheninger - Digital Leadership

The video discusses digital leadership in education, emphasizing the need for schools to adapt to the digital age. It highlights the importance of empowering teachers and students, integrating technology, and fostering global awareness. The speaker shares experiences from New Milford High School, illustrating how they transformed their educational culture by embracing change, leveraging social media, and creating real-world learning experiences.

What is the primary focus of digital leadership in schools?

• Maintaining traditional teaching methods

• Increasing control over students

• Creating a student-centered learning environment

• Eliminating technology from classrooms

Which of the following is NOT a pillar of digital leadership?

• Public relations

• Professional learning

• Branding

• Student compliance

How does New Milford High School empower its teachers?

• By restricting their use of technology

• By providing them with autonomy and support

• By enforcing strict teaching guidelines

• By limiting their professional development opportunities

What is the purpose of the bring-your-own-device initiative at New Milford High School?

• To support learning by integrating personal devices

• To reduce the use of technology in classrooms

• To eliminate the need for textbooks

• To increase control over student activities

How does New Milford High School promote global awareness among students?

• By restricting access to international resources

• By connecting with global experts and experiences

• By focusing solely on local history

• By avoiding the use of social media

What was the principal's initial view on social media before 2009?

• He believed it was unnecessary

• He was an avid user

• He did not believe in its educational value

• He saw it as a distraction

What change did the principal experience after joining Twitter?

• He became more isolated

• He found new ways to communicate and learn

• He restricted social media use in school

• He stopped using technology

What is the role of the Edscape conference at New Milford High School?

• To discourage technology use

• To enforce traditional teaching methods

• To provide hands-on learning for teachers

• To limit teacher collaboration

How does New Milford High School encourage students to take ownership of their learning?

• By limiting their access to technology

• By focusing on rote memorization

• By enforcing strict rules

• By giving them autonomy and choice

What is the key to sustained change at New Milford High School?

• Focusing on short-term goals

• Embracing technology and innovation

• Maintaining traditional methods

• Avoiding risk-taking