The Impact of Distance Learning Platforms on Education Management and its Effect on the Attitudes of School Principals in UAE

Abstract

The pandemic has led to a shift in views on technology's role in learning, recognising its potential to foster continuous learning, engagement, and communication. This study investigates the impact of distance learning on education management and their implications on school principals' attitudes towards remote learning in the UAE. Remote education significantly impacts school management, with objectives expanding into blended learning, technical proficiency, and community development. This futuristic approach emphasises adaptability, flexibility, and the integration of technology in the changing educational landscape. This study, unlike others, focusses on the attitudes of principals towards online education to identify the constraints and gather data about managing remote learning and the implication for principals as educational leaders. The mixed methods analyses give the insights into the scale and implications of moving to remote learning on school principals and education management in the UAE.