The Difficulties that Face Principals in Leading Technological Change in Schools

Abstract

Today’s teachers need to continuously improve their abilities via investigating the different learner types to be able to make a suitable plan and teach accordingly so that they create interactive courses. Since teachers play the role of a leader in the educational system, it is absolutely essential to focus on their knowledge bases to find out how ready they are for usage of technology. This study is conducted based on a qualitative primary data collection method, specifically using structured interview carried out in Jerusalem. According to the results, most respondents claimed that they have experienced technology leadership at access and teaching level.Similarly, the level of technology integration at schools is restricted to two levels of entry and adaption.Finally, on the budget limitation, resistance to change, and cultural problems are three most frequent problems reported by principals that face them on the way leading technology at schools.