A learning session with HWDSB Aspiring Leaders on Being a Connected Leader.

1. What does it mean to be a Connected Leader?

2. Goals:
•To discuss in brief being a connected
learner and leader
•To discuss how technology and emerging
technologies enable how we learn,
connect and network today
•To offer guiding questions and
considerations for you as aspiring leaders

3. Ubiquity…it’s everywhere
Anyone have a
device?

4. How do you connect
with others?
How do you use digital media so that you are an
empowered participant rather than a passive consumer?
Howard Rheingold, Net Smart

5. As a 21st century lead learner, what
should your learning look like?

6. What does your PLN look like?
Sneakers on your feet and wings on the web.
.
Grow Your Own Personal Learning Network, David Warlick

7. Learn first, lead second
Physical
Virtual
Learning spaces shift ….face-to-face & online

8. Being Connected & Social Networking
Be findable
Be shareable
Be googleable

9. Learn anywhere,
any time and
from anyone
Twitter is #1

10. @lisaneale

11. On Being a
Connected Educator

13. Connecting with:
The Ontario Leadership Framework
Share ways you collaborate
and network with others inside
and outside the school.
How do you model creativity, innovation
and the use of emerging technologies in
your professional learning?

14. How do, can or will you as an
aspiring leader make creating a
connected and digital-age learning
culture a priority for all staff and
students?

15. Consider…
Making a plan to expand how you network and connect with
your mentor(s) or me
Being open to using new
tools / technologies and
ways to collaborate,
learn and network
Modelling creative ways
of thinking, learning and
networking together in
HWDSB and beyond Living a connected learning and leading model

16. “There is no single recipe for a mindful life in
the digital mediasphere; reflection is required.”
Net Smart, Howard Rheingold
What’s your recipe?