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Title: An Examination of the Views on the Technological Leadership of School Administrators Working in Primary Schools in the North Cyprus
Language: English
Authors: Gamze Dag (ORCID 0009-0005-2788-9860), Sonay Dericioglu (ORCID 0009-0008-9199-3031)
Source: Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET. 2026 25(1):1-10.
Availability: Sakarya University. Esentepe Campus, Adapazari 54000, Turkey. Tel: +90-505-2431868; Fax: +90-264-6141034; e-mail: tojet@sakarya.edu.tr; Web site: https://tojet.net/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 10
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Elementary Schools, Principals, Assistant Principals, Leadership Styles, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Leadership Qualities, Foreign Countries, Competence
Geographic Terms: Cyprus
ISSN: 1303-6521
2146-7242
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the views of school administrators working in primary schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus regarding technological leadership. A qualitative research approach was employed in the study, and within this framework, a case study design was adopted. The study group consists of school administrators (principals and vice principals) working in public primary schools under the Primary Education Department of the Ministry of National Education of the TRNC. For this purpose, the researcher employed a semi-structured interview method and developed an interview form consisting of eight semi-structured questions. This interview form was used as the data collection tool. Content analysis was applied to analyze the qualitative data. The findings indicate that school administrators largely associate the concept of technological leadership with competence in "using technology accurately and effectively" and "possessing sufficient technological knowledge." In addition, perceptions of technological leadership behaviors emphasize openness to innovation, guiding teachers in the use of technology, and directing groups toward effective use of technology. The study further reveals that the majority of administrators consider the existing technological infrastructure and equipment inadequate, and that the current infrastructure and schools' socioeconomic conditions directly affect administrators' technological leadership roles. Based on the study's results, it is recommended that practical technology training programs be organized for teachers and school administrators, that budget allocations be increased and infrastructural deficiencies addressed, that equal technological resources be provided to schools, and that the effective use of educational technologies in teaching be expanded.
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Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1497702
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