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Engaging staff in digital transformation isn't just about training them on new technology; it's about helping them understand the profound impact these tools can have on their teaching and, most importantly, on learning.
When staff see technology not as another task but as a powerful enabler for their pedagogical goals, they become partners in the process, not just passive recipients.
Your role as a leader is to articulate this "why" and foster an environment where staff feel confident, supported, and ready to experiment.
Considerations
Considerations
1. Addressing Reluctance
Change is hard, and some staff will be hesitant. There will always be reluctance. It's crucial to listen to these concerns and not expect everyone to move at the same pace.
2. Conversations should be around pedagogy, not technology
Frame every discussion around how a new tool solves a problem or enhances a learning experience, not just what the tool does. This shifts the focus from "EdTech" (technology for its own sake) to "PedTech" (technology that empowers and transforms teaching) eg Lead with learning, support with tools
3. Build Capacity for change
Give staff the time to explore, make mistakes, and embrace new ideas . This can be achieved by reducing workload in other areas, such as with lighter marking policies, so teachers have the freedom to innovate.
4. Champion Peer-to-Peer Learning
Teachers often listen more to other teachers, especially those within their own school. Identify and empower "champions" in different departments who can model effective practice and provide informal support to their colleagues.
5. Provide Timely and Relevant Training:
Training shouldn't be a one-off event. It needs to be ongoing, tailored to individual needs, and focused on specific learning challenges rather than just tool features. Build capacity and expertise in house, simple short screen recordings/recorded training sessions showing 'how to's and having them somewhere on demand for people to access at the point of need. Think beyond the now - as in the future you will have new staff etc.
Key Questions
Key Questions
How are we currently empowering our staff to be co-creators of our digital strategy, rather than just implementers?
What is the single biggest pedagogical challenge our teachers face right now, and how could technology be a part of the solution?
Are we creating a safe space for staff to experiment and fail, or are we fostering a culture where they feel pressured to get it right the first time?
How can we leverage the expertise of our most digitally confident staff to support their colleagues in a way that feels natural and non-threatening?
Quick tips
Why not reach out to the Ed Tech Hub network and ask for a guest speaker to attend a staff meeting or contribute to a CPD session?
Contact: edtechhubs@lgfl.net for further information
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