School Leaders and Technology: A Review of the Literature 2010–2015

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Abstract

This literature review examines empirical, published research conducted between 2010 and 2015 regarding school leaders (i.e., school administrators and principals) and technology in P-12 schools. Findings demonstrated that the studies selected for analyses primarily concentrated on: 1) school leaders’ leadership styles and their influence on technology use in schools; 2) school leaders’ responsibilities and roles with regards to the implementation, integration, and sustainability of technology in schools; 3) ways in which school leaders’ beliefs and actions affected technology use in schools; 4) school leaders’ technology competence and preparation; and 5) issues associated with online or virtual school leadership. This paper will define each of these themes, describe the implications of these themes, and make suggestions for future research.

Author

• Natalie B. Milman, The George Washington University