Yusra Harmse

Teacher by passion, mom by heart, wife by love, learner for life ✨

[Megan Cooper @MegzCoops]

Leading AI Transformation Successful AI adoption requires more than just technology—it demands visionary leadership. Leaders must drive cultural change, align AI initiatives with business goals, and foster an environment of continuous learning. #FTinELM
@YassimKat
@Rosheena1987

[Yusra Harmse @YusraHarmse]

@MegzCoops @YassimKat @Rosheena1987 This is an excellent viewpoint. If leaders do not have the vision and drive to experiment with and implement AI, the school will fall even further behind with the digital divide. Disadvantaging both teachers and learners.

[Teboho @Teboho982343]

School leaders must also recognize and address barriers to digital leadership, such as budgetary
limitations, lack of digital proficiency, and reluctance to change. @YassimKat #FTinELM
https://t.co/MwdbILhWcp

[Yusra Harmse @YusraHarmse]

@Teboho982343 @YassimKat Agree! That is something that must be thoughtfully planned in order to successfully implement digital leadership in schools

[Yusra Harmse @YusraHarmse]

@SbusisoFaku @michaelamarcks1 @vargoe21 @AshenaNaid25487 I agree, leaders have a responsibility to ensure that they have strategies in place. This guide is a good start: https://t.co/6nWE3qYKeZ

[Yusra Harmse @YusraHarmse]

@MamushiTjadibe I agree that leaders must foster mental health. This, however, must be done while ensuring the smooth functioning of the school for the benefit of the learners.

[Yusra Harmse @YusraHarmse]

@khosa_xilombe @YassimKat @Debrah3166061 @hollis876 @smitjpc @Ba3V33 @amy_israel12 @KhomolaMas5225 This is a very valid point. I'm just wondering how policies implemented will protect data though. Should it not be the responsibility of the AI software being used?

[Yusra Harmse @YusraHarmse]

@LUCKY7533922364 @YassimKat @CynthiaPet86624 @AshenaNaid25487 This is interesting. I would love to explore how AI can assist in teacher appraisals as that admin is quite alot to complete. Something I will explore more

[Yusra Harmse @YusraHarmse]

@Nompumelel12508 @YassimKat @AbutiBae3 @Luyanda_Mdl @HenryMarie63485 While I absolutely agree, do you think the SA education system can realistically equip all teachers and learners to bridge this digital divide? The "have-nots" won’t even be in the conversation if access and training aren’t urgently addressed.

[Yusra Harmse @YusraHarmse]

@Mpho1445496 @YassimKat @TM_Nkosi333 @Anastasjia2529 @NNogwam Good point. Security at many schools is indeed a major concern that hampers the progress of digital leadership.Addressing infrastructure, theft, and cyber safety must go hand-in-hand with digital transformation.

[Yusra Harmse @YusraHarmse]

When learners are exposed to digital learning, they have the opportunity to become digital leaders themselves. #FTinELM @AshenaNaid25487 @tasneemmotan @YassimKat

[Yusra Harmse @YusraHarmse]

@mabuza_pale @YassimKat @PurenSas72055 @smitjpc What type of AI programs are beneficial to leaders and how can it be used?

[Yusra Harmse @YusraHarmse]

@mabuza_pale @YassimKat @Debrah3166061 @ver89735 Good observation but I'm wondering if teachers are equipped to prepare learners?

[Nompumelelo Pretty @Nompumelel12508]

How School Leadership Is Evolving In The Digital Age To Shape Institutes Of Excellence? #FTinELM @YassimKat @AbutiBae3 @GenevieveS88288 https://t.co/FTxlc5iDvx

[Nompumelelo Pretty @Nompumelel12508]

Soon the digital devide will not be between the haves and have nots but it will be between the know-hows and the non-know-hows #FTinELM @YassimKat @YusraHarmse @AbutiBae3 @Luyanda_Mdl @HenryMarie63485

[Yusra Harmse @YusraHarmse]

@Luyanda_Mdl @YassimKat @TMkhize27200 @TM_Nkosi333 While I agree that AI can assist, I believe that the human element in interviews and discussions are equally as important.

[Nompumelelo Pretty @Nompumelel12508]

Digital leadership isn’t limited to only administrators…More than ever it’s important for districts to support and increase digital leadership #FTinELM @YassimKat @LatoyaM16885 @mojapewloo https://t.co/XITZfLaODw

[Johann Pelzer @plz_johann]

Digital leadership in education isn’t just about adopting new tools—it’s about transforming mindsets, empowering innovation, and ensuring every learner thrives in a connected world. @YassimKat #FutureTrends #FTinELM

[Yusra Harmse @YusraHarmse]

@Shaz_legrange @YassimKat @AshenaNaid25487 @PurenSas72055 @TMkhize27200 @VRPotgieter Separating work ftom home is difficult as the preparation, marking and planning doesn't happen at school. Teachers who have extra murals has to do these things at home. Giving up their family time

[Sithole Maphosa @sithole_maphosa]

Characteristics of a digital leader
#FTinELM
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