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AI Research in Educational Leadership 2025, Vol. 1(2) 1-7
Doing Educational Leadership in the AI Age: Redefining the Roles and Responsibilities of System Level Leaders
pp. 1 - 7
Publish Date: April 07, 2025 | Single/Total View: 1/1 | Single/Total Download: 1/1
Abstract
Technological advances have the potential to significantly impact various aspects of human life, including the educational sphere. It seems likely that the education of the future will be influenced by the advent of AI, and this will undoubtedly require a shift in thinking and action that is markedly distinct from past. In light of these developments, it would be beneficial for those in leadership positions within the education system, at all levels, including local and national education authorities, to undertake a thorough reassessment of their roles and responsibilities with regards to the planning, implementation and evaluation of AI and its integration in the education system. The aim of this study is therefore to explore the effective use of artificial intelligence in the management of educational organizations and also to discuss the new roles and responsibilities of system level educational leaders.
Keywords: Educational leadership, AI, AI-human collaboration
APA 7th edition
OZER, N. (2025). Doing Educational Leadership in the AI Age: Redefining the Roles and Responsibilities of System Level Leaders. AI Research in Educational Leadership, 1(2), 1-7.
Harvard
OZER, N. (2025). Doing Educational Leadership in the AI Age: Redefining the Roles and Responsibilities of System Level Leaders. AI Research in Educational Leadership, 1(2), pp. 1-7.
Chicago 16th edition
OZER, Niyazi (2025). "Doing Educational Leadership in the AI Age: Redefining the Roles and Responsibilities of System Level Leaders". AI Research in Educational Leadership 1 (2):1-7.
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