TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP IN THE NEW NORMAL ERA: CASE STUDY AT LEADING JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS
Shinta Setia

Universitas Hayam Wuruk Perbanas Surabaya

Abstract

A qualitative study using a single case study method was conducted to explore the new role of the principal as a technology leader and develop a model of technology leadership in the new normal era. Thematic analysis is used to identify patterns and to find relationships between the patterns within the phenomenon. 20 informants participated in this study, consisting of 5 principals, 5 vice principals, 5 IT coordinators, and 5 general teachers at 5 leading Junior High Schools in Surabaya, Indonesia. The findings show that school principals play a key role in schools functioning correctly in the new normal era, and technology leadership is one of the solutions. The latest model of technology leadership is developed from the previous 5 dimensions of technology leadership from NETS-EL 2018 into 6 dimensions- equity and citizenship advocate, visionary planner, empowering leader, system designer, connected learner, and spiritual. The spiritual dimension makes technology leaders and teachers more effective in leading schools in the new normal era. The research contributes explicitly to developing the technology leadership framework and adds to the existing range of leadership theories. Finally, the study provides an overview of effective principal leadership in the new normal era.

Keywords: leading school, new normal, online learning, spiritual, technology leadership

Topic: Human resources management