1. WHY DO WE NEED AN EFFICIENT
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER IN EDUCATION?
By: B
n
Brinda Surnam
THE
FUTURE IS
ELECTRON
IC

2. Info graphics from the State Of The News Media
2012
Report
 One-fifth of third-graders
(Standard 4)own cell
phones
A new study finds that 20
percent of third grade
students have cell phones
and 90 percent of them are
online, while 83 percent of
children in middle school
have one.
 This is the trend in the
United states, however
Mauritian students are not
far behind in the
communication field.
Revolution in the communication world
Students

3. Revolution in the communication world
Info graphics from the State Of The News Media 2012 report and the
Mauritian context

 If we correlate this study to the Mauritian context
, text messaging is popular with our students.
 Very few Mauritian teenagers /children of upper
primary classes do not have a mobile phone. Parents
provide mobile phones to their children primarily to
stay in touch with them.
 Mobile phones hold a great importance in the
children’s lives. Gone are the days where they had to
ask permission to use the land line telephones
 It is a fact that children from lower socio economic
backgrounds in primary or lower secondary classes
are less likely to own mobile phones.
 Most of the children own either play station
, PSP, computer XBOX or Wii games
Research has shown that In the Mauritian context
Texting is
ultimate
social tool
for teens 63% of all
teens say
they
exchange
text daily
72% of
black teens
and 63%
of Hispanic
teens have
mobile
phones
White
teens are
most likely
to have a
cell phone
(81%),
60% of 12-
to 13-year-
olds have a
cell phone
90% of
older teens
(aged 14-
17) have a
cell phone
Social
privilege

4. Integration of technology in the school/educational system: from classrooms to E- Learning.
The educator can use multi media instruction for teaching/learning
 Multimedia programs contain
links and tools that let the user
navigate, interact, create and
communicate with anyone across
the globe.
 Networks , such computer and
other devices connected by
cables, telephone
systems, satellites or other
means to provide enhanced
means of communication are
required
 Computer software and
application programs ,software
dealing with the different subjects
in the curriculum, problem
solving software. are needed
 Interactive books, games
activities CD ROMS of
Technological tools
Technological tools
Multimedia
instruction are
defined as
educational
programs
integrating
text
animation
graphicsvideo
sound
The technological environment is
controlled by the computer.

5. Benefits :Students will learn to utilize technology and be prepared for the future
society and workplace where technologies will be ever present.
Technologies
can
Cater
f or
students
of all
abilities
Promote
active
learning
Enhance
instructional
effectiveness
Motivate
students
Cater for
individua
lization
Induce
critical
thinking
Encourage
multicultural
collaboration
Promote
E-
Learning
Cater to
all types
of
learning
styles
Boost
communication
skills
Encourage
cooperative
learning

6. Importance of change
Follow Darwin's Theory of Evolution- adapt, change or perish
 As new technological tools will be used the way
instruction is delivered and how learning is
organised, will be affected
 The reason for the changes to be made in educational
field (tools, teaching methods) are self evident. E.g.
lesson plans have to be prepared in such a way that
technological tools are used intelligently.
 The changes to be made are complex and can be
expensive
 It is not enough to buy technological tools and place
them in educational settings. The tools by themselves
are meaningless. Their power lies in the effectiveness of
their use.
 This change should be well planned out and
implemented so that resources are not wasted and the
pedagogical objectives set, are attained
 E-learning is the new way to teach and learn and to
make this a reality a clear vision and collaborative
leadership is required
Human evolution is speeding up due to the changes in
the new technologies. This has affected all spheres of life
. One of the aims of education is to prepare the learner
to live and adapt to the ever changing future.
Change your tools or be out of the race/ E -learning
the future in Education

7. Implementation of innovative educational tools needs a contemporary style of
leadership to transform the educational field- The Transformational leadership,
a tested and proven method of leadership
:
 Dynamic
 Democratic
 Innovative
Transformational leadership
changes the way
The transformational
leadership is
Planning is done
People are engaged in the work
Leadership is exercised
The work is organised
The leader controls the
project
Change is implemented.

8. Transformational leadership is
about:
Creatin
g a
vision
Setting
goals
Providing
intellectu
al
stimulatio
n
Supplyin
g
individua
l support
Leading
by
example
Achievin
g the
high
goals set
Shared
leadershi
p

9. Transformational leadership combines both bottom up and top down
approaches to fulfill the requirements of the projects.

Top down approach Bottom down approach
Power is centralised
All the directions come from
the top
Top management
establishes project
objectives
Top management provides
guidelines, information,
plans and funding processes
Manager clearly communicates
his expectations to each project
team member
Workers follow instructions
Employees are invited to participate
in every step of the process
The employees and the management
as a team agree on what course to
take
Then team members develop
personal to-do lists
It is up to each member of the team
to choose the methods and ways to
perform their tasks

10. The transformational leader implements E learning as well as other
technologies by
1. Sharing his/her vision, pursuing agreed
goals, helping others in achieving their
purposes
2. Leading
3. Managing the change efficiently
4. Creating conditions for successful
implementation
5. Managing new educational technologies
6. Having the ability to make choices and
changes when required
7. Implementing e-learning programs
efficiently
8. Coping with a changing world and
keeping abreast with new innovations
9. Developing new skills and attitudes
10. Being open to learning
11. Managing the finances for minimum
wastage and maximum benefits
Share
leadershi
p
Be a
model
Create
a
vision
Supply
individual
support
Achieve high
goals set
Intellectuall
y challenge
Lead by
example

11. CONCLUSION
 A Transformational leader is needed to revolutionise the education system
from top to bottom by implementing technological tools in teaching and
learning
 The technological tools by themselves are powerless but the intelligent use
of these tools will render teaching and learning much more efficient.
 The transformational leader has the ability to bring about this change
firstly by his own personal attributes, then by his knowhow and skills, and
by his leadership style.
 The transformational leader is the core who can implement the changes
systematically and with maximum success.
 The technology manager should be a transformational leader

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