Technology and the Administrator

We are all probably well aware of how tedious an educational administrator's job can be - neverending paperwork, student discipline and attendance issues, preparation for meetings, and parent communication. Even with all this evident work, I would dare wager that, like the iceberg, most of a principal's work is under the surface where it isn't seen by many. Thankfully, we have at our disposal a seemingly endless supply of technology that makes our job a little easier. I say school systems and administrators should embrace the technology of the 21st century with open arms and boundless enthusiasm. Not only will the use of technology make our jobs easier, it will also allow us to better assist our students, since most of them are already experts in many areas. With the constantly growing number of students and importance of testing, we can no longer afford to be rooted in the dark ages, but must dive headlong into the waters of now and tommorow, use what is out there and prepare for the advances that are coming.