Leadership to Overcome the Limits of Virtual Education at Tertiary Level

Abstract

The development of technology, increasing innovation in every field and the influx of digital natives into schools and work have inevitably led to dramatic changes in almost every aspect of life. One of the areas where these changes have begun to manifest themselves is leadership. In this study, leadership, which is one of the indispensable prerequisites for an effective education, will be discussed in the context of digital education. For this purpose, the characteristics of a leader who aims to maximize student satisfaction and educational achievement in the digital classroom context are investigated. In addition to the literature review, the opinions of experienced teachers were also taken into consideration while collecting the data. The findings reveal that the skills that a good e-leader should possess can be categorized under six headings. These are consistency, inclusiveness, empathy, technological and pedagogical competence, and strong ethical values. The study also explores what each group encompasses and what skills good digital leadership may require in the coming years.