I don't really agree with the argument in this post. The proposal is that better leadership will counter the tech backlash in schools, where this amounts to: first, better pedagogy focused on high-level cognitive work; second, transparent multi-channel communications with parents and students; and third, high-touch leadership "to stay present in classrooms, mentor teachers, and support students." While I understand that 'leadership' is no longer viewed as 'telling people what to do', this approach feels pushy to me. It treats people as though they don't really understand technology and that the leader's touch will solve this problem. And that's where I don't agree. If I were a teacher I wouldn't want the principal pushing pedagogy on me, short-cutting interactions with parents, and hovering in the classroom. I'd want to room and the space to explore technology on my own terms, with my colleagues, and making my own decisions. Students, too, would probably prefer this approach.
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