Technology leadership: A case in Hong Kong kindergarten

Technology leadership: A case in Hong Kong kindergarten

• Han, Chung Wai Christina The Hong Kong Institute of Education

International Journal of Technology and Inclusive Education (IJTIE), 1(2), 96-98, 2012

Infonomics Society

2012

• F Learning & Teaching
  • FD Application of Communicative Media, IT in Learning & Teaching
• Q Philosophy of Education, Educational System & School At Different Levels
  • QB Pre-school Education, Child Caring Facilities, Maternal & Infantile Health Facilities
• Q Philosophy of Education, Educational System & School At Different Levels
  • QJ Educational Institutes, Colleges, Research Institutes, Various Universities

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Pre-Primary Education

This paper explores the elements of technology leadership practice in a technology-rich kindergarten in Hong Kong. The centre head of this technology-rich kindergarten, who keens on promoting technology use, has been selected for this study. The center head and three teachers voluntarily participated in an in-depth semi-structured interview, and observations have also been operated during class activities for further confirmation. Findings show that centre head applied strategies that empowered teachers to design creative interactive activities with digital devices for teaching and learning purposes, collaborate with parents through the use of social networking system, and use new technologies in team supporting system. Six key elements are revealed from this technology-rich kindergarten, they are network learning culture development, resources enrichment, leadership empowerment, vision settlement, target achievement, and team enhancement.
[Copyright © 2012, Infonomics Society.]

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2017-08-09