DIGITAL COMPETENCY SKILLS OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS DURING THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PROCESS

ABSTRACT This study examines the digital competence skills of school administrators working in public schools in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) regarding the digital transformation process. In addition, the views of school administrators regarding the digital transformation process are addressed. In this study, the qualitative research method was used as the method; the studies on the digital competence skills of school administrators in the literature were examined, and the “Semi-Structured Interview Form” developed by the researcher was used in order to determine and reflect the digital competences of school administrators and their views on the digital transformation process. The case study; also known as the sample event research design was used as the research design. The participants of the study consisted of state primary school principals affiliated to the Famagusta District of the TRNC in the 2023-2024 academic year. The semi-structured interview forms developed by the researcher were answered as a result of face-to-face interviews, and then the results, opinions and suggestions regarding the research were presented in line with the findings. Keywords: School Administrator, Leadership, Leadership Styles, Digital Transformation, Digital Competence, Digital Literacy.