Yusnidar Pane, Safrudin Safrudin , Dadan Ramdani, Martin Reno Wijoyo, Dafyar Eliadi Hardian

CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION IN REALIZING DIGITAL-BASED SCHOOLS

Introduction

Challenges and strategies of educational administration in realizing digital-based schools. Explore challenges and strategies for educational administration in realizing digital-based schools. Address infrastructure, HR, budget, & security issues for successful digital transformation.

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the challenges and strategies of educational administration in realizing digital-based schools. Educational administration is seen as a crucial element supporting the effectiveness of schools' digital transformation, not only in the learning aspect, but also in data management, finance, and information services. The research method used a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation studies in several schools implementing digital administration. Data analysis was conducted using the Miles & Huberman model through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results show that schools face several key challenges, namely limited infrastructure, gaps in human resource competencies, resistance to change, budget constraints, and data security issues. To overcome these challenges, schools implement various strategies, including ongoing training, partnerships with external parties, gradual implementation of digitalization, budget efficiency, and strengthening digital security. This study confirms that the success of digital-based educational administration is determined not only by the availability of technology, but also by leadership, human resource readiness, and stakeholder support.

Review

This study, "CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION IN REALIZING DIGITAL-BASED SCHOOLS," addresses a highly pertinent and critical issue in contemporary education. With the accelerating pace of digital transformation, understanding the administrative complexities and necessary strategic responses is paramount. This research provides a timely analysis of how educational administration functions as a cornerstone for successful digital-based schools, extending beyond pedagogical aspects to encompass data management, finance, and information services. Its focus on the practical implementation and administrative foresight required for such a shift makes it a valuable contribution to the discourse on educational technology and governance. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, the study utilized in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation studies, which are appropriate methods for exploring the nuanced experiences and perceptions of schools undergoing digitalization. The data analysis, guided by the Miles & Huberman model, appears robust for identifying key patterns and themes. The findings clearly articulate a comprehensive set of challenges, including infrastructural limitations, human resource competency gaps, resistance to change, budget constraints, and data security concerns – issues common across many contexts. Commendably, the study also outlines a proactive suite of strategies, such as continuous training, external partnerships, gradual implementation, budget efficiency, and strengthening digital security. These findings collectively underscore that technological availability alone is insufficient, emphasizing the crucial roles of leadership, human resource readiness, and stakeholder support. A significant strength of this research lies in its holistic perspective, recognizing educational administration's multifaceted role beyond just teaching and learning. The identification of both challenges and practical strategies offers actionable insights for policymakers and school leaders. While the abstract provides a strong overview of the findings, a minor suggestion for future work or a more detailed paper would be to elaborate on the specific nature and outcomes of "partnerships with external parties" or provide concrete examples of how "leadership" and "stakeholder support" translate into measurable successes. This could further enrich the practical applicability of the strategies. Overall, this study presents a well-conceived and executed piece of research that significantly contributes to understanding the administrative dimensions of digital transformation in education, providing a solid foundation for further inquiry and practical implementation.

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