An Examination of the Views on the Technological Leadership of School Administrators Working in Primary Schools in the North Cyprus

Oct 15, 2026

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The study evaluates how primary school administrators in North Cyprus affiliated with the Ministry of National Education perceive “technological leadership.” Using a qualitative case study design, it collects data through semi-structured interviews with principals and vice principals and applies content analysis to interpret responses. Results show a strong link between technological leadership and accurate, effective technology use, sufficient technological knowledge, openness to innovation, and guiding teachers. Many administrators report inadequate infrastructure and note that existing facilities and socioeconomic conditions shape their leadership roles.

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Background and importance of technological leadership

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TOJET: The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology – January 2026, volume 25 Issue 1 An Examination of the Views on the Technological Leadership of School Administrators Working in Primary Schools in the North Cyprus Gamze DAĞ¹, Sonay DERİCİOĞLU² ¹ University ofMediterranean Karpasia, Department of Management and Supervision of Educational İnstitutions. [gamzedagcy@gmail.com](gamzedagcy@gmail.com) ORCID: 0009-0005-2788-9860 ²Atatürk Teacher Training Academy, Nicosia, North Cyprus, Turkey. [sonay.dericioglu@aoa.edu.tr](sonay.dericioglu@aoa.edu.tr) ORCID: 0009-0008-9199-3031 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. Keywords: School administrator, technology, leadership, technological leadership INTRODUCTION In the modern era in which we live, technology is regarded as advanced and continues to develop daily across many fields. The rapid advancement of technology affects all institutions, including educational institutions. In this process of change and transformation, it is of great importance for educational organizations to be successful and to use their resources effectively (Gülmez, 2021) . The effective use of educational technologies in schools necessitates the education of individuals equipped with the competencies required by the information society. In this context, it is of great importance that not only teachers but also all stakeholders working in educational institutions—particularly school administrators—can adapt to this technological transformation (Özmen, 2022) . School administrators are expected to closely follow developments in the field of technology and to integrate innovations into teaching and learning processes in the most appropriate manner. This integrated process, which requires planning and integrating technology use in parallel with changes in educational environments arising from the continuous development of technology, as well as providing the necessary infrastructure, professional development, and support services for educational components, brings the importance of technological leadership in education to the forefront (And

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What is the purpose of the study on technological leadership?

The study evaluates the views of primary school administrators in North Cyprus regarding technological leadership.

How were data and findings obtained in the study?

A qualitative case study design was used with semi-structured interviews (eight questions) and content analysis of the responses.

What aspects do administrators mainly associate with technological leadership?

Administrators largely associate it with accurate and effective technology use and sufficient technological knowledge, alongside openness to innovation and guidance for teachers.

Oct 15, 2026

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