This year’s challenges include ‘fractured leadership’ and ‘perceived value’
It’s not always about funding, though that’s still a major challenge for the modern school technology leader. A recent forum held for chief technology officers (CTOs) covered a wide range of 21st-century challenges, including one few saw coming: If the technology works “too” well, are tech leaders still valued?
During the forum held by the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), CoSN brought together district-level technology directors to talk about “building a ‘Tech Department Dream Team,’ through a combination of panel presentation and table discussions.” Attendees explored the evolving roles and the expanded skill set of today’s CTO.
In the context of what skills are needed and how roles change, many CTOs began by listing the now-common challenges faced in schools and districts across the country.
(Challenges faced by today’s technology leader)
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