Given the enormous potential of ICT to impact upon education, it is imperative that factors that influence
the success of ICT integration efforts be explored. Many researchers have identified effective leadership as a key
ingredient of, and vitally important to, the success of any innovation in education (Bennett, 1996; Fullan, 1993). In
particular, Becker (1993) contends that leadership is even more critical for successful integration of ICT in schools
today. Rieber and Welliver (1998) also recognize that effective leadership is needed to enhance the transformation
of our education system by taking advantage of the potential of ICT. Others go so far as to say that the success or
failure of integration efforts rests on the shoulders of school leaders (Salzano, 1992). Substantiating the view that
leadership is a critical factor in ICT integration efforts, Lockard, Abrams, and Mary (1990) explain that ICT
integration is an enormous task that entails considering many issues and making many decisions. Agreeing, Dede
(1992) points out that as leaders influence, make decisions, provide support, and model behavior , the possible impact leadership can have upon successful ICT integration is obvious.