Social networking is more than catching up with family and long-lost friends; it's turned into a professional resource for educators to exchange ideas and expand their professional learning network (PLN). According to the report "School Principals and Social Networking in Education: Practices, Policies, and Realities in 2010," most responding…

Describes an assistant principal's successful effort to computerize scheduling and grade reporting in his school. Outlines some of the problems experienced during the transition and the rewards that have resulted. (MD)

This article considers the issues of teacher leadership in subject-based online communities across ten geographically dispersed schools with respect to authority, volunteerism, and sustainability. The conclusions drawn are that such leadership must be shared if the community is to be sustained and that, while the use of ICT facilitates the…

Contends that elementary principals must be computer literate to be effective instructional leaders. Points out that principals should be familiar with computer hardware, software, computer assisted instruction, and micro-based administrative operations. (ML)

Three alternative career options for teacher librarians are discussed in separate articles written by individuals who have changed careers: a school principal, a computer resources teacher, and a consultant. It is noted that each of these careers requires skills that many school librarians already possess. (LAE)