Lessons in Leadership in the Field of Educational Technology
The idea for this edited book came about due to the increased discussion and focus on leadership within the educational technology field and particularly in the Association for Educational Communications and Technology organization. There is a diverse amo
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Lessons in Leadership in the Field of Educational Technology
Lessons in Leadership in the Field of Educational Technology
Christopher T. Miller • Anthony A. Piña Editors
Lessons in Leadership in the Field of Educational Technology
Editors Christopher T. Miller College of Education Morehead State University Morehead, KY, USA
Anthony A. Piña Academic Affairs Sullivan University Louisville, KY, USA
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Foreword
I’ve always loved reading biographies. The lives of other scholars have had a significant influence on my career and some of the paths I’ve pursued. “The reasons why young people should read biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, and diaries is because they provide the most valuable lessons in life” (Sam Bloomfield). “Reading a great biography (or autobiography) can be as exciting as your favorite thriller, provide more valuable and useful lesson than most self-help best sellers and offer more professional development wisdom than you can likely apply” (Kevin Eikenberry). Kevin Eikenberry suggests five reasons to read biography: 1. “They allow you to stand on the shoulders of giants. ‘If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.’ (Isaac Newton). 2. They remind you that history repeats itself. ‘Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.’ (George Santayana). 3. They promote self discovery. 4. They allow you to see the world in new ways. 5. They give you mentors at a distance.” What better mentors than recognized leaders in our field? How can the experience o
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