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Leading Technology-Enhanced Learning: Upgrading the Digital Immigrants and Stretching the Natives

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This chapter presents a review of recent research and findings on the role of leaders in initiating, implementing and sustaining the integration of new technologies in education. In addition, the chapter discusses the challenges encountered by educational leaders, their staff and students in integrating technology with learning in their respective institutions. Finally, some of the effective practices and strategies for successful technology integration are considered.

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Koh, C. (2015). Leading Technology-Enhanced Learning: Upgrading the Digital Immigrants and Stretching the Natives. In: Koh, C. (eds) Motivation, Leadership and Curriculum design. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-230-2_12

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