The Elementary Journal
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Oktober 2024

Digital Leadership of School Principals in Optimizing Mobile Learning Applications to Improve Literacy in Elementary Schools

Nur Efendi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Oct 2024

Abstract

This study investigates how digital leadership of school principals optimizes the use of mobile learning applications to improve literacy in elementary education. The research employed a qualitative case study design conducted at MI GUPPI Tasikmadu Watulimo Trenggalek, involving one principal and six teachers selected purposively. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and documentation analysis, then analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings indicate that the principal enacted digital leadership through clear vision, structured resource management, and continuous professional support that guided teachers in integrating mobile learning into literacy instruction. Teachers implemented interactive and contextual learning activities using mobile applications for reading, writing, and comprehension tasks. Students demonstrated increased engagement, improved reading comprehension, and stronger writing performance, along with greater motivation in learning activities. The alignment between leadership practices and instructional implementation created a consistent and supportive learning environment. The study concludes that digital leadership significantly contributes to the effectiveness of mobile learning applications in enhancing literacy outcomes in elementary schools.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

TEJ

Publisher

Subject

Arts Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

Description

The Elementary Journal: is an open access journal that aims to publish the results of research in the field of education and learning at the basic education and early childhood education levels. The Elementary Journal invites authors to publish their manuscripts in English and Bahasa Indonesia for ...