and technology management. Identifying leaders who possess these areas of knowledge will in turn help schools identify and address issues around student equity.
Tie it all together
Bridging the gap between ET and IT isn’t easy. It takes identifying and aligning some key pieces within what traditionally have been very disparate departments. This requires strong, forward-thinking leadership that not only recognizes the cultural differences between the two departments but also understands the importance of finding common ground between them. Only when this is achieved will schools be able to create an environment where both instructional and IT-minded staff can achieve their best work, which ultimately creates the optimal learning experience for students.
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