Identifying the Components of Digital Intelligence of Educational Organization Managers
Keywords:
Digital intelligence, educational managers, digital leadership, digital education management, thematic analysisAbstract
The aim of this study was to identify and conceptualize the components and dimensions of digital intelligence among managers of educational organizations using a qualitative thematic analysis approach. This research adopted a qualitative design based on thematic analysis. Data were collected through a systematic review of scientific articles, books, dissertations, and authoritative reports related to digital intelligence, digital leadership, and educational management published between 2005 and 2024. Sources were selected using purposeful sampling, and data analysis followed the six-step thematic analysis procedure. The process continued until theoretical saturation was achieved, and the credibility of the extracted themes was enhanced through expert review by specialists in educational management and information technology. The analysis resulted in four global themes: digital skills, digital ethics, digital leadership, and digital education management. These themes collectively represent a coherent set of technical, cognitive, ethical, emotional, strategic, and operational competencies that define digital intelligence in educational managers and highlight its multidimensional and systemic nature. Digital intelligence in educational management extends beyond technical proficiency and requires the integration of digital skills with ethical awareness, transformational leadership, and intelligent management of teaching and learning processes; the identified framework provides a valuable foundation for managerial development and digital transformation initiatives in education.
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