A Review on the Role of Innovative Leadership in Educational Technology and Student Learning Outcomes
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https://doi.org/10.63282/3050-9416.IJAIBDCMS-V7I2P137Keywords:
Innovative Leadership, Educational Technology, Digital Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Technology-Enhanced Learning, Student Learning OutcomesAbstract
The paper will provide a literature review of innovative leadership in educational technology and its impact on student learning in contemporary learning contexts. It is with the increasing use of digital technologies that educational establishments continue to employ the use of technology more and more in the effort to enhance the teaching and learning process. It is a trend that has led to the additional application of learning management systems, artificial intelligence solutions, online learning platforms, and virtual learning environments. The methodological component of the research will be developed on the basis of the qualitative literature review, in which research articles, reports, and other scholarly materials on the issues of educational technology, digital leadership, and technology-enhanced learning will be examined. The educational technologies can provoke increased student engagement, motivation, and access to learning resources through the reviewed literature, which will help to provide a flexible and interactive learning environment. It is also reflected in the literature that the new technologies, such as artificial intelligence tools and online platforms, may be applied to provide more personalized learning and improve academic performance. However, there are other elements, such as digital infrastructure, digital skills of teachers, and good leadership, which contribute largely to the successful implementation of technology. It is concluded in the review that innovative and digital leadership are important in the process of leading the process of adoption of technologies, the aspects of assisting the professional growth of teachers, and developing effective technology-based learning environments, which ultimately translate into better learning outcomes among the students.
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