There are typically two types of IT Directors (CTO's, Coordinators, etc.).
• Lock Down Mentality - don't let teachers and students change the settings, install software (go Open Source), etc.. This type of IT Director has a Business Services mentality and considers his/her role as being efficiency and effectiveness in support.
• Chaos Mentality - creates problems of its own, but employs a "freedom" type approach. Freedom to create and transform learning. This type of IT Director considers his/her role to be focused on transforming learning first, effectiveness second.
Which focus do you want - pick your poison. But remember, second order change requires bold leadership, or stick with the insanity you've already been doing. Guess which type of IT Director I am...;-)• Lock Down Mentality - don't let teachers and students change the settings, install software (go Open Source), etc.. This type of IT Director has a Business Services mentality and considers his/her role as being efficiency and effectiveness in support.
• Chaos Mentality - creates problems of its own, but employs a "freedom" type approach. Freedom to create and transform learning. This type of IT Director considers his/her role to be focused on transforming learning first, effectiveness second.
What is the mentality of your IT Director - is that what you want? If it is, good, you'll get it. If it isn't, help your IT Director experience the joy and magic of teaching and learning. It's "a good thing".
