The Role of Technology in Enhancing Educational Leadership at Primary Level

Abstract

The aim of the present study is to examine the technology role in improving educational leadership practices in schools. This qualitative study investigates the role of technology in enhancing educational leadership. The study examines how technology play its vital role in enhancing leadership practices, improves decision making, communication, collaboration with administrative staff and strengthening problem solving skills. The present study employed qualitative research design. The purposive sampling technique was used to select the participant. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with three Government and three Private school principals of District Sialkot. Data were analyzed through thematic analysis approach. The findings of the study revealed that technology plays an effective role in leadership by supporting communication, enables evidence-based decision making, improving institution, management and encourage transparency and answerability. However, there are also some challenges like internet issues, limited budget resources and he need for ongoing training were observed. The study of this research concludes with that technology is an effective and essential tool for innovative leadership and contributes a lot in the effectiveness of leadership. The study recommends the proper training facilities and appropriate technological resources to guarantee the successful incorporation of technology in educational leadership.