THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL LITERACY OF SCHOOL HEADS TO THEIR PERFORMANCE AS SCHOOL LEADERS

Abstract

Leadership is an important factor in the effective implementation of technology in schools. This study examines the impact and relationship of digital literacy of school heads to their performance as school leader. The digital literacy of the school head was measured through a survey questionnaire that sought to know their ICT background and level of knowledge on electronic technologies and computer program, On the other hand, performance of the school was measured though a survey questionnaire of teacher’s evaluation of their school heads. The respondents were 30 school heads and 200 teachers of Pantukan North and South Districts, Division of Davao De Oro. The study revealed that the digital literacy of the school heads strongly influenced their performance in school. It is suggested that ongoing professional development opportunities on dimension of leadership and technology should be provided for principals to increase their levels of proficiency in computer use.  This will help future researchers understand the importance of the use of technology in education and to come up with the best strategy to integrate ICT in their way of supervision, instruction, and administration.