Developing a Grounded Model for Educational Technology Leadership Practices

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.