GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ADMINISTRATION BASED ON PRICIPLES OF IDDHIPADA 4 UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE PRIMARY EDUCATION SERVICE AREA 1

Abstract

This research article aimed to 1) study the status of digital technology usage in school administration under the Office of the Primary Educational Service Area 1, Pathum Thani, 2) study the method of using digital technology in school administration according to the principle of the Four Bases of Power under the Office of the Primary Educational Service Area 1, Pathum Thani, and 3) propose guidelines for the use of digital technology in school administration according to the principle of the Four Bases of Power under the Office of the Primary Educational Service Area 1, Pathum Thani. This research was a mixed-method research. Quantitative data were collected using a questionnaire on a sample group of 226 administrators and teachers. Data were analyzed using the mean and standard deviation. Qualitative research was conducted by interviewing 7 qualified persons. Data were analyzed using content analysis.

The research results found that 1) The status of using digital technology in the administration of educational institutions under the Office of the Primary Educational Service Area, Pathum Thani Area 1, overall and in each aspect, the opinions were at a high level, namely, academic administration, general administration, personnel administration, and budget administration, respectively. 2) The method of using digital technology in the administration of educational institutions according to the principles of the Four Bases of Power was a comprehensive administration guideline for four aspects: (1) Academic, developing technology for online teaching, evaluation, and teacher training; (2) Budget, using an integrated budget management system and allocating resources appropriately;
(3) Personnel, creating an online database, promoting technology for workforce management, and developing personnel skills; (4) General work, using an electronic official document receiving-sending system, managing buildings and premises, and developing a public relations website. This approach was in line with the four principles of Iddhipda: Chanda, which was related to creating a vision and listening to the opinions of personnel; Viriya, which focused on defining roles and responsibilities and budget management; Chitta, which was related to developing human resources and using technology effectively; and Vimaṅs, which focused on monitoring and evaluating operations to improve and develop the use of digital technology for maximum benefit in school administration. 3) Guidelines for using digital technology in school administration according to the four principles of Iddhipda under the Office of the Primary Educational Service Area 1, Pathum Thani, consisted of (1) Academic administration, setting comprehensive guidelines by creating a clear vision and listening to the opinions of teachers and students to create satisfaction (Chanda); Allocating budgets and supporting the development of digital media to promote diligence in using technology (Viriya); Allocating resources and continuously developing teachers' skills so that teachers were attentive to the use of technology (Chitta); Supervising, monitoring, and systematically evaluating the use of technology in order to use the results for further improvement and development (Vimaṅs); (2) Budget administration shared vision and opened to feedback to create satisfaction (Chanda), followed by delegation of tasks and budget allocation for effort (Viriya), providing appropriate tools and developing personnel with care (Chitta), and concluding with monitoring, evaluation and dissemination for consideration and improvement (Vimaṅs). (3) Human resource management, creating satisfaction for personnel by having them participate in setting the vision (Chanda), assigning persons in charge and allocate sufficient budget for continuous operation (Viriya), providing appropriate technology and continuously develop personnel skills (Chitta), supervise, monitor, evaluate, and use the results for improvement (Vimaṅs), and (4) general administration, creating satisfaction and acceptance of the use of technology by setting a clear vision and allowing personnel to participate (Chanda), making the operation systematic and continuous by delegating responsibilities and allocating an appropriate budget (Viriya), supporting the effective use of technology by providing appropriate technology and developing personnel (Chitta), regularly improving and publicize the results of the operations from monitoring, evaluation and assessment (Vimaṅs).