Voice to Vision: Shaping Standards, Policy, and Practice in Digital Education

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: M304

Session Type: Research Study Data Collection

Presenter(s)

M. Elizabeth Azukas, Ed.D. (she/her/hers)

Associate Professor
East Stroudsburg University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Jean Sharp, n/a

President and Managing Partner
Sharp Solutions & Services Group, Inc.
Medina, Minnesota, United States
Holly A. Brzycki (she/her/hers)

Supervisor of Online Learning
Capital Area Online Learning Association (CAOLA)
Enola, PA, United States

Abstract Description : Join this interactive focus group to shape the future of digital leadership! Your voice matters as we explore the essential skills and competencies needed to lead digital and online learning environments. Together, we’ll discuss challenges, share successful strategies, and identify key elements for national standards that can inform leadership preparation, professional development, and policy. Don’t miss this opportunity to influence the standards and practices that will drive digital education forward. Be part of the conversation that shapes tomorrow's leaders!

If someone was doing a search for your session in the program what 5 words might they use to search for and find your session.: Digital Leadership, Focus Group, Standards, Policy,Leadership Preparation, Leadership Professional Development

Learning Objectives:

collaborate with fellow leadert to co-create a vision for digital leadership that bridges policy, practice, and preparation.
analyze common obstacles faced by digital and virtual leaders, including issues related to equity, teacher professional development, and program management, and discuss potential solutions.