"The genius of this school is not in a program, it's not in the laptops, it's in the learning. It's in teachers designing learning that they know will work for kids...and they have the space and the time and the autonomy to do it." That's the key. He has hired teachers that share his vision and he lets them do what they do best. A tool (laptop, ipad, etc.) is only useful in the hands of someone who knows what to do with it. It will never be a solution on its own.

I listened to the talk and felt inspired. I am an English language teacher ,wanting to be a principal, because i feel working in that capacity you have the authority and resources to bring about change that effects many.At the same time, I feel I don't have the required qualification,I have a Master's degree in English and have done a diploma in ELT,other than that I've experience of watching various principals at work.Is that enough? Would a principal hold it against me if I requested to be given an administrative responsibility, what if i fail to deliver?

Start small, Juan. Your question seems like you're a principal but your profile says teacher. Either way, get to know people - build relationships. Find positive things to talk about. Whenever possible, have conversations with individual staff members about education - let your vision for learning shine through (hopefully that is natural for you), and be there. Take risks yourself, share what you're doing in the classroom that's engaging for kids (or, what you did if you've recently become a principal). Recommend books, email inspirational video clips and articles to staff, then be ready if someone wants to talk about them. So simple, what Mike did - he invited all 70 to Outward Bound, and the first time, only 5 came .... that's how it all begins. Petra Kintzinger

How to become a leader in an Educational Organization when the staff is not united?
What am I doing for dealing with people that have lose his interior youth even his cheerfulness???
Thanks in advance
Juan Coupeau