The efficiency of social media in school management according to teachers’ viewpoints.
Abstract
This study was conducted with the qualitative research design, and the
Phenomenology technique was used in it. The Study Group consisted of ten teachers who were selected with maximum variety sampling method, which is one of the purposeful sampling methods. In terms of influencing the school management, it was concluded that teachers are informed about official works to be done at school in a faster and more efficient manner and the coordination is established between employees. Several planning activities are performed and fast decision-making is enabled through social media use, which are several contributions of it to school management. it was also concluded that school managers are not adequate in being leaders for teachers in terms of educational services.
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