Mod 4 Reading Response

Dr. Daniel Light's article, "Principals for Web 2.0 Success," is full of useful information for principals to encourage teachers to use more technology, specifically Web 2.0 resources, in their classrooms.  I think this is particularly useful for administrators who would like to encourage technology use among teachers who are reluctant to add new materials to their "tried-and-true" lessons.  I think that incorporating Web 2.0 tools into regular professional development is a great idea, because it lets teachers see firsthand how they work and what they can do.  Dr. Light also suggested providing positive feedback for teachers using 2.0 resources.  I know that I would be ecstatic if I got online one day and saw that my principal had left a positive message on my google site, or told me that they watched one of the funny German videos I posted for my students.  That would go a long way toward not only creating and maintaining good rapport with teachers, but also encouraging them to use technology to improve their classes.