The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in EducationalLeadership

The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in education has led to an exponential increase in studies investigating their impact on pedagogical practices and the contemporary challenges faced by educational leaders. This has revealed a range of opportunities and threats for pedagogical leadership. However, the specialized literature lacks a comprehensive overview of this issue. This study provides a bibliometric analysis of the literature indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoS), focusing on the interconnected fields of generative AI and educational leadership, encompassing a total of 127 studies. The research synthesizes valuable insights into teachers' perceptions of new technologies and how these technologies influence their teaching styles and leadership approaches. The study also examines collaboration networks among authors, universities, and countries regarding the transformations in pedagogical leadership driven by AI use in education. The findings highlight the significant interest of educational leaders in leveraging AI's potential while mitigating its risks. Moreover, the study underscores the need for strategic leadership to balance AI's benefits with its challenges in education.