Stephen Downes

Knowledge, Learning, Community
This article isn't exactly on Ed Tech, but it follows a theme from a few recent posts. Eric Sheninger writes, "For decades, the dominant narrative in education has romanticized the myth of the "'hero leader.'... While it makes for a compelling story, this model of leadership is not only an illusion, it is a dangerous recipe for institutional instability and catastrophic educator burnout." Now Sheninger still depicts the leader as someone who is in charge, so he isn't completely committed to decentralization. But he's on the right track.

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