My niece.....not scared of technology

I had a great weekend in Rotorua.  When we were in Warehouse Stationery I couldn't help but take this picture of my niece.  She is a true child that has grown up in a digital world not knowing life without the Internet, mobile phones and computers.  So I watched with interest as she sat at one of the digital photo computers clicking, experimenting and just fiddling around with the software.  There was no fear!

Digital Natives.....What digital natives?????

After observing my children interacting online and with the Tablets that I am currently using in my classroom I am wondering when I am going to see the Digital Native come out in them.  I am more of a digital native than them at the moment.  They are not naturally drawn to technology, they are quite content on using books and don't seem too concerned with wanting to use their tablets.  My question is .... Are digital natives only digital natives if they are playing computer games or talking on a mobile phone for the purpose of saying in touch with friends and entertainment because at the moment I am not convinced that the younger generation are techno savie.

Leadership

Currently I am beginning my paper 'Issues and perspectives of Educational Leadership'. At first glance, I have no idea about the readings but as I begin to think more about the paper things are beginning to click. It makes me think about technology and leadership. Are there enough leaders in schools who know enough about technology to encourage its correct use? Are they making the right decisions?

The paper suggests that Leadership does not come in a package nor can it be learnt as a skill. But my question is then: How do you get it?