Administrative Leadership

Although the terms leadership and administration may seem to be redundant, there is a subtle difference between them that is very important when used in discussing distributed learning. An administrator carries out or implements policies, whereas a leader influences behavior, often well beyond the boundaries where his or her behavior ceases. Given the potential human and fiscal costs of implementing distributed learning and the often highly emotive responses involved, it is critical that those who are charged with administering distributed learning exert effective leadership.