Adopting Information and Communication Technologies for Effective School Leadership in Nigeria

Abstract

The birth of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) has brought a paradigm shift in every aspect of life including the educational system and has the capability to enhance the role of school leaders in Nigeria. The place of school leadership is complex with continuous evolution and it is expected to be technologically oriented in order to meet the contemporary educational needs and demands of the digital citizens who may be fed up with the repetition learning method. As technology advances and radically changes the world we are today, it is necessary that school leadership advances with it in order to achieve a realistic and effective educational sector in Nigeria. However, the pertinent question remains, are school leaders in Nigeria embracing the benefits of ICT to achieve effective leadership? This study explores the role of Information and Communication technology-based school leadership in enhancing effective teaching and learning that is sustainable. It is situated within the framework of the technology acceptance model and adopts library research methodology and therefore, makes use of secondary data by using contributions of communication scholars and education experts to identify and discuss how school leaders can integrate ICT in their roles to achieve effective teaching and learning in Nigeria.