Developing a Grounded Model for Educational Technology Leadership Practices

Authors

  • Yan Piaw Chua Institute of Educational Leadership University of Malaya Author
  • Yee Pei Chua Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology Universiti Putra Malaysia Author

Keywords:

Educational technology leadership, Technology-leadership integration, E-learning platform, Secondary school, Grounded model

Abstract

Educational technology leadership is defined as “technology-leadership integration” of influence that consists of a both the expertise in using ICT and the expertise in leading and managing the educational institution. This study investigated technology leadership practices among users of secondary schools’ e-learning platform. Semi-structured interviews with school leaders, teachers, students and parents were conducted to gather information of educational technology leadership practices. Through domain analysis, a technology leadership model emerged from the data. The model was further validated with a quantitative survey study involving 209 school leaders. The findings established a grounded model for technology leadership practices in schools.

Published

2017-02-21

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