Lubna Bashir Malik2025-11-282025-11-282009https://escholar.umt.edu.pk/handle/123456789/13574Using technology is a buzz word of the 21st century all over the world. In Pakistan, this trend has emerged in renowned private school systems. This study is conducted in the private school systems, selected from Lahore, Pakistan. The study mainly examines principals’ understanding of technology integration, the role of the principals to promote pedagogical practices as a result of technology integration and the strategies adopted by the principals to develop such culture. Mixed methods approach was used and the data was collected from the principals and teachers through surveys and interviews. Classroom observations were conducted to gauge teachers’ understanding for technology integration. Students work on computers helped to assess the level of students’ understanding. Principals role was broadly considered in three categories; role model, instructional leader and visionary. School principals were in the influential role and have a strong impact in the use of technology. However, they did not have concrete concept of how technology integration can enhance teaching and learning. They were more inclined towards managerial tasks which altogether prevented them to act as an effective instructional leader. They were unable to reflect the technology leadership as a role model. As their concept for technology integration was not fully developed so they could not sense the relationship between pedagogy and technology. The principals had the vision of technology but how to promote pedagogy with the effective use of technology was missing. They rather viewed computers only as technology so much focus was given to learn computers. The students with maximum understanding of technology were engaged with technology. This approach trickled down in most teachers. They lacked in creating meaningful learning environment for the students. The vision of a principal for technology integration should develop a culture where technology assists pedagogical practices in terms of meaningful learning and developing 21st century skills. The study signifies the importance of the principals’ role in the relation of pedagogical use of technology. Principals with clear understanding of technology integration and shared vision which includes an effective development plan were successful in the initiative. They role modeled and facilitated teachers to promote technology integration in pedagogical practices through displaying relevant examples. They provided professional development opportunities to strengthen the initiative; consequently, students getting benefits in their learning.enThesis