ERIC Number: EJ1450559
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Publication Date: 2024-Nov
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The Transformative Impact of Technological Advancements in Educational Leadership on Student Experiences and Outcomes
Afam Uzorka; Kagezi Kalabuki
Education and Information Technologies, v29 n16 p20883-20904 2024
In the context of Ugandan higher education, this study investigates the revolutionary effects of technology developments in educational leadership on student experiences and outcomes. A purposive sampling strategy was used to select 161 participants from 12 universities in Uganda, focusing on those with significant influence and expertise in educational leadership. Email invitations were sent out explaining the goal and parameters of the research. Four major themes emerged from the qualitative interviews: digital learning environments, data-driven decision-making, remote and blended learning models, and collaboration and communication. The results indicate a paradigm shift toward digital platforms, more dynamic, and individualized learning experiences. Strategic use of data analytics by educational leaders informs decision-making processes, resulting in better academic outcomes and customized interventions. The adoption of flexible learning models, such as blended and remote learning, is a response to changing dynamics in education that is adaptive. A more integrated educational ecosystem is also supported by technology, which improves collaboration and communication. This study shed light on how technological innovations in educational leadership might have a revolutionary effect on students. It is clear that changes in learning environments, decision-making procedures, learning models, and communication techniques from leaders continuing to leverage technology's potential result in a more engaging, inclusive, and productive learning environment for students. In light of the study's findings, we recommend educational authorities keep embracing and advancing technology integration in higher education. To guarantee that educators can effectively use technology to benefit students, this entails providing them with continual professional development to improve their digital literacy.
Descriptors: Technological Advancement, Technology Uses in Education, Instructional Leadership, Student Experience, Outcomes of Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Electronic Learning, Decision Making, Distance Education, Blended Learning, Cooperative Learning, Learning Experience, Learning Analytics, Intervention, Communication Strategies, Inclusion, Faculty Development, Digital Literacy
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Uganda
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