E-Leadership Analysis during Pandemic Outbreak to Enhanced Learning in Higher Education

Abstract

In the current pandemic period, every formal education institution needs to update its digital learning process and design a curriculum that is relevant to the needs of today's and next generation. Leaders have to overcome these challenges before they can empower individuals to become technology users who will be able to apply multiple technologies. This study aims to identify digital leadership processes used by leaders in higher education to lead to increased effective learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study collected data using a qualitative research design with semi-structured interviews and data analysis using the six phases of Braun and Clark. Our study involved 24 respondents according to preselected criteria, and they were divided into four categories: rectors, deans, junior high school principals, and senior high school principals. The results of this study's findings can be implemented to support various stages of educational program development from the educational technology adoption cycle and promote e-leadership initiatives during the COVID-19 outbreak.