Leading Schools in A Digital Era: Appreciating the Success Stories of Adaptive School Heads

Authors

  • Richard S. Talaid Principal IV, Iligan City National High School, Philippines , Graduate School Student , Misamis University image/svg+xml

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63671/ijeir.v2i2.53

Keywords:

Adaptive Leadership, Digital Leadership, Technology-driven, school collaboration, Visionary Leadership

Abstract

This study explored the success stories of twelve (12) school heads both in the elementary and secondary schools in the Division of Iligan City, selected through purposive sampling. Data were gathered using an interview guide and analyzed through the Appreciative Inquiry 4D model—Discover, Dream, Design, and Destiny. Findings revealed four core themes: (1) Adaptive Leadership as a Catalyst for Digital Transformation in Schools, (2) Empowering Visionary Leadership for a Technology-Driven and Collaborative School of the Future, (3) Digital Leadership for School Transformation, and (4) Sustaining Digital Leadership Culture. Digital leadership should be institutionalized through policies, routines, and evaluation systems to sustain growth. Regular monitoring and evaluation can identify effective practices and expand successful strategies. Together, these actions help ensure that digital transformation is meaningful, sustainable, and beneficial for the whole school community.

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2026-04-28

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Vol. 2 No. 2: April-June 2026

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Talaid, R. S. (2026). Leading Schools in A Digital Era: Appreciating the Success Stories of Adaptive School Heads. International Journal of Educational Innovations and Research, 2(2), 01-14. https://doi.org/10.63671/ijeir.v2i2.53

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