Self-Differentiated Leader

I must take a step forward and have more of an active role in leadership when it comes to ePortfolios. I must be self-differentiated leader and bring the organization change process together. By me being a self-differentiated leader it will help me to develop and lead within the strategies and plans I need to implement within my organization. In order for me to be effective as a leader, I must reject a negative emotional climate, be vulnerable, show persistence, increase stamina, and develop good leader perception. I am encouraged by fellow teachers, administrators’ and the Superintendent, so this is a plus for the work environment. My plan involves forming groups that are positive and strive for success. With my organizational skills and leadership skills, I believe that I can lead my team to be a positive professional learning team. With the right techniques to train teachers to on ePortfolio learning, we will advance in technology. Being a self-differentiated leader means calming my anxiety and focusing on the big picture to accomplish my goals. I just need to be a motivator and mover, delegate and those who are on board will take off with ePortfolio learning. It is essential that I have the right team to take me through the ePortfolio process. I will be selecting a number of exceptional teachers to guide me on my path. I thrive to move forward and encourage my group that ePortfolios are our future. I will have passionate people around me that support ePortfolios. There will always be that inevitable resistance to change that will occur when launching innovative digital learning initiatives. That is why we must work together as a team, we all offer various insights at different levels and this is what will drive a positive movement on ePortfolios.

As I move forward, I want to connect with other teachers to explore how Monte Alto ISD is already implementing ePortfolio learning and what a difference we can make in the learning of all students. I would also like to focus on our department that manages our distance and online learning. This program is already in place, it we can just step it up to meet ePortfolio implementation. Through this program, the tools provided by the school district enable students to make progress they were not able to achieve in a regular classroom environment. This classroom concept runs at a certain pace, but it allows the student to go at his or her own pace, master concepts, chart progress, and step outside of the norm. By adding ePortfolios into the mix, we can open new doors for many students. We will see success inside each classroom. That is where this ePortfolio program can help, by looking at best practices and tying them together with our curriculum and degree plans. My 4DX plan is to focus on what is working. I need to highlight the benefits of ePortfolio Learning, What are we gaining from using the technology? Are we strengthening groups to teach others the concept of ePortfolios, are we strengthening teacher communication, utilizing testing data, and setting clear goals that the students will see immediately. I believe that students will get results from ePortfolio learning environment, which will allow them to succeed and move forward in their education. By following the Influencer model I have identified these areas that will help my plan be successful. I believe that I have created an organizational and navigational structure that connects all the components and clearly demonstrates that all the pieces fit into a bigger strategy or approach.