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Throughout our discussions today, the articles I've read, and now this online discussion, I seem to return to the same idea of a CTO being a leader in communication, a resource for technology integration and development and a facilitator of learning through technology.  I think whether you're talking about budgetary issues and effectiveness, staff training, classroom impact, support, etc., it all comes back to the same ideas of communicator, resource provider and facilitator.  When its broken down that way, its easy to see how those same themes overlap with other district leaders.  Administrators are meant to be facilitators and communicators. working toward the common good for all students.  CTOs working in tandem with district leadership toward effective use of financial resources, equipment, learning environments, learning outcomes, support staff and more  ensures a clear vision to all parties and confidence in the fact that consideration and best practice is being used in decision making.  Having said that, I believe the most crucial skills involved in a becoming a successful CTO would have to be "Understanding the Education Environment."  This set of skills refers to the importance of team building, communication, professional development and creating stakeholders.