Author: Susmita Ghara Jele
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04043017
Abstract: Digital Readiness of Indian Schools refers to the preparedness of the education system to adopt integrate and effectively use digital technologies to enhance teaching, learning and administrations. It encompasses a multifaceted approach that goes beyond merely having device, focusing on infrastructure, teacher capability and student access. This thesis examines the digital readiness of Indian schools with a focus on institutional capacity, leadership and change management. The study explores the availability and effective use of digital infrastructure, institutional policies, human resources and technological competencies within schools. It emphasizes the role of school leadership in planning, implementing and sustaining digital transformation initiatives, the study adopts a mixed methods research design combining qualitative and quantitative data from school teachers. The findings indicate that digital readiness is not solely dependent on technological availability but is significantly influenced by institutional vision, leadership competence and systematic change management practices.
Keywords: Digital Readiness, Institutional capacity, Leadership, Change Management.
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