The role of the school principal in technology integration : a literature review

The effective integration of technology into a school\u27s curriculum is strongly influenced by the role played by a school principal. This literature review aims to examine a principal as a school leader, a principal as a technology leader, and specifically what a principal needs to be an effective leader of technology integration. This paper reviews peer-reviewed journal articles, research studies, and doctoral theses focused on the role of a principal in technology integration. Research indicates principals and other school leaders are crucial to the success of school initiatives, and that administrators need more training opportunities to have the positive impact desired for successful technology integration in a school system. The characteristics needed by effective administrators analyzed in this review include vision, leadership and modeling, and a willingness to learn