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SMART Goals 101

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      To ensure that the development and implementation of your digital strategy is not 'a pie in the sky' dream, make sure that you set SMART goals .  What are SMART goals? They are goals that introduce criteria to help you focus your efforts and realise the goals that wish to achieve. What does SMART stand for? S -specific (well-defined, unambiguous) M -measurable (criteria used to measure progress) A -attainable (may be challenging but not impossible to attain) R -realistic ( realistic and relevant to the purpose) T -time-bound (clearly defined timeframe) Examples of SMART Goals My institution will ensure that the software chosen will be evaluated by the software evaluation team using the appropriate evaluation rubric over a two week period. Yearly, the digital strategy will be evaluated by all constituents by conducted surveys, interviews and analysing performance analytics. Are you ready to develop SMART goals to help you achieve your digital strategy? Write...
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How to Create an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

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  An AUP is important to promote good practice and safe, responsible use of the internet and digital tools, and promote good ethical practices such as respect for others and their property. The main goals are to: Educate constituents about the value of the internet and digital tools Promote school strategy of safe use of internet and digital tools and addresses the risks associate with their use. Protect the school from liability The constitution of Barbados currently has one act that speaks to digital safety, that is The Computer Misuse Act. Check out this page to see what are the contents of an AUP. Watch this video! Check out the  ISTE Standards  to help you.
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The Jist of Software Evaluation

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      As educational leaders we know that the cost of education has and is burgeoning because of the mandate to provide effective and relevant education in the development of 21st century learners who can be digital citizens. Furthermore, the provision and use of technology by educators can make them more efficient but more importantly, enhance and reinvigorate the teaching-learning process. Therefore, the ability to evaluate software is a necessary tool as it is imperative that in all decisions undertaken, we consider the opportunity costs and the rate of return on our investment, as the money could always be utilised elsewhere.     Therefore, in order to successfully realize the digital transformation process is compatibility between systems, all software should be evaluated to ensure compatibility with the current system and other applications, otherwise it will cause many problems and ultimately dysfunction. For this reason, the software evaluation tea...
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Sustainability is Key!

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     Today's educational leaders are faced with complex challenges which requires a multidisciplinary approach to solve. Therefore, promoting sustainability education at your institutions is a perfect way to support a solution oriented approach whilst developing 21st century skills.      According to UNESCO Sustainability Education is often referred to as Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) which has been defined as:     "Education for Sustainable Development allows for every human being to acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary to shape a sustainable future."      It means including key sustainable development issues into teaching and learning such as climate change, disaster risk education, biodiversity, poverty reduction and sustainable consumption.      Additionally, it requires participatory teaching and learning methods that motivate and empower learners to change their behaviour ...
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What are eight questions you should ask when creating a digital strategy?

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"If you want to teach people a new way of thinking, don't bother trying to teach them. Instead, give them a tool, the use of which will lead to new ways of thinking."**** R. Buckminster Fuller      To deliver effective and relevant education 2022 and beyond it is imperative for educational institutions to be innovative in the deliver of the curriculum. It is an imperative that educational institutions embrace the rapid changes that occur in the landscape and a sound way to achieve this is by developing a digital strategy. Furthermore, it can provide a more effective and efficient way for  educators to carry out their jobs, as time and money are the scarcest resources. With the following questions, you will be able to create your digital strategy: What are the goals and objectives of your institution? What does digital transformation mean to you? Why is digital transformation needed at your institution? Do you have the team and infrastructure needed to develop and im...
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