Jul 2026· International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies· 0 citations
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A systematic literature review of Digital Educational Leadership and Educational Management in the context of digital education ecosystems suggests that effective digital educational leadership is characterized by strategic vision, digital competence, data-driven decision-making and the ability to foster innovation and collaboration.
Abstract
Digital transformation has profoundly reshaped the landscape of education, requiring new forms of leadership and management capable of addressing complex technological, pedagogical, and organizational changes. This paper presents a systematic literature review of Digital Educational Leadership (DEL) and Educational Management (EM) in the context of digital education ecosystems. The study synthesizes recent theoretical and empirical research (2015–2026) to identify core competencies, frameworks, challenges, and opportunities associated with digital leadership in education. Findings indicate that effective digital educational leadership is characterized by strategic vision, digital competence, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to foster innovation and collaboration. However, significant barriers remain, including inadequate infrastructure, resistance to change, and insufficient professional development. The paper concludes by proposing an integrative conceptual framework for sustainable digital leadership in education.
Digital transformation requires educational institutions to have responsive, innovative, and sustainable governance, but organizational adaptability is still influenced by leadership quality. This study aims to analyze the influence of transformational leadership on the formation of adaptive education management in the digital era. The study used an explanatory quantitative approach through a survey of 180 principals and teachers selected by proportional stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed with Structural Equation Modeling based on Partial Least Squares. The results show that transformational leadership has a positive and significant effect on the adaptability of education management, especially through strengthening digital vision, human resource empowerment, innovation, and collaboration. These findings confirm that strengthening transformational leadership is an important strategy to increase the resilience, flexibility, and effectiveness of education management in the midst of technological change.
I. N. Wijana· Formosa Journal of Applied S...· 0 citations
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Dr. Amardeep Bajpai· International Journal of Adv...· 0 citations
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The evolution of the digital era has transformed how junior high schools (SMP) manage instruction, communication, supervision, and educational services holistically. On one hand, digitalization offers significant opportunities for management efficiency, expanded access to information, and enhanced instructional quality; on the other, it presents challenges such as the digital literacy gap, the erosion of human-centric relationships, professional ethics issues, and escalating demands for accountability. This article aims to analyze the dynamics of ethics-based educational leadership challenges in junior high schools during the digital era and to formulate strategies for strengthening educational quality that are relevant, adaptive, and dignified. A descriptive-qualitative literature review method was employed, involving the exploration and synthesis of literature on educational leadership, quality management, educational supervision, and digital transformation. The findings indicate that educational leadership in junior high schools during the digital era must rest on four key pillars: visionary leadership, professional ethics, human-centric digital transformation, and a sustainable quality assurance system. Strategies to enhance educational quality can be realized through strengthening a culture of quality, building the capacity of principals and teachers, implementing data-driven academic supervision, and integrating ethical values into school governance. This article asserts that ethics-based educational leadership is not merely an administrative tool but a strategic foundation for building schools that are excellent, principled, and dignified in the digital era.
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Digital transformation in education requires adaptive management models that align institutional strategy with technological change and human-capital development. This study aims to systematize and classify management models of digital transformation in Kazakhstan’s education sector. A mixed-methods approach was applied: a survey of 250 administrators from schools, colleges, and universities (2024), expert interviews with policy makers, and Pearson correlation analysis to assess relationships between digital maturity, leadership competencies, financing, and the adoption of analytics-driven tools. Results show that only 27% of institutions have formal digital strategies, while digital maturity strongly correlates with the number of implemented solutions (r = 0.72) and managers’ digital competence (r = 0.71). Regional disparities persist: access to high-speed internet reaches 92% in Almaty but only 60% in Atyrau. The study proposes four types of management models—innovative-adaptive, platform-oriented, process-modular, and hybrid—and outlines conditions for their application. Findings provide evidence-based guidance for policy-makers and institutional leaders to advance equitable, analytics-driven digital transformation. The four proposed management models are grounded in established theories of organizational change, digital transformation, and institutional governance, providing a conceptual framework for understanding how educational institutions can implement digital transformation effectively.
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