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Thoughts on Digital LeadershipMy first reaction to digital leadership was that it essentially meant the same as traditional leadership with some technology thrown in for good measure and that leadership attributes—such as being supportive, visionary, or empathetic—remain fundamentally the same… Continue Reading →

Reflections on Digital Leadership

In Unit 1 of the MALAT course LRNT 525—Leading Change in Digital Learning, we focus on “Leadership today.” For Activity 3, we are asked to reflect on the essential attributes of a leader when working in a digital learning environment, using our experiences and perspectives to synthesize concepts introduced in…

What Makes a Great Leader in Digital Learning?

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Published by Weri Gadou February 1, 2025 Leading in a digital learning environment entails more than just implementing technology: it’s about guiding people through change, making learning accessible, and ensuring technology serves a real purpose. Good digital leaders do more than simply handle responsibilities: they inspire innovation and help others grow. The readings required for […]

Leadership Reflections

Leadership is a constant presence in our lives, shaping us from childhood through adulthood. Our first encounters with leadership often come from our parents—not just…

What Makes a Great Leader? Exploring Leadership Through Our Diverse Lenses

Authors: Marion Goetze, Chris Henderson, Joan Oladunjoye, & Callan Williamson Leadership isn’t a one-size-fits-all concept. As a team, we recently tackled the task of ranking 20 leadership attributes, intending to find common ground. Instead, a fascinating discussion emerged about how our unique backgrounds, experiences, and work environments shape what we…

Leadership Reflections

Based on my experiences as a grade six and seven classroom teacher and from various sports teams, I have seen multiple examples of leadership and formed my ideas and opinions of what works. I have had the opportunity to have… Continue Reading →

Week 2 in Leadership

by Michelle Harrison.  Hi everyone,

I hope you had a good weekend! I
shared a few of the leadership characteristics that you highlighted in my
discussion post on Thursday, and it is great to you probing these further in your
team discussions. M…

LRNT 525 Welcome

by Michelle Harrison.  Hello 525 learners,

Welcome! I hope you have enjoyed a brief break from
your studies and you are ready to get started on exploring ideas about
leadership, change and planning in digital learning organizations. The course
fo…

My Design Principles

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Published by Weri Gadou January 9, 2025 This blog, written as part of my graduate course LNRT 524 at Royal Road University Innovation, Design, and Learning Environments, explores the foundational principles that guide my approach to designing impactful and meaningful learning experiences. Today’s learners, representing diverse backgrounds, abilities, and goals, require instructional design principles that […]