TLIS Domain three

Independent School Governance and Leadership

Have you ever looked at your academic programming and wondered how to make it relevant to real-world problems? Enter: computer science. And, the best part is that you don’t need a lab dedicated to computer science to teach these principles (though, it helps!).

Independent schools are sizing up their technology departments to meet new demands and expectations for technology. This presents a puzzle for many school leaders who are seeing that it is time to make long overdue investments in technology and are working on a fixed budget.

The proliferation of inexpensive (or expensive in some cases!) cloud-based solutions has allowed school data to roam freely across platforms, programs, and departments.

In our previous article, "Overcoming Roadblocks: Unlocking Your Leadership Potential," we explored how to overcome barriers and unleash your leadership potential.

In our professional and personal lives, we often encounter roadblocks that hinder our growth and limit our ability to reach our full potential as leaders.

In an ATLIS Town Hall, participants pondered the changes that have come to the leadership role of technologists in independent schools, including acting as trusted guides for the many complex technologies that are now desired at their schools.

As the use of AI becomes more prevalent in education, it is crucial to establish clear guidelines and protocols regarding the use of AI-generated content in student projects and assessments.

Dear Families,

We are excited to announce that we will be introducing a new project in our class that involves [project details here]. As part of this project, we will be using an online AI-based chatbot called ChatGPT.

Policies without context are difficult to implement. This exercise will help identify areas of concern and the specific areas policies need to focus on. This template can be customized and used in small groups.

As a fervent advocate for innovative educational practices, I have watched the meteoric rise of AI in the educational landscape with interest, curiosity, and a dash of trepidation.