DEVELOPMENT OF ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION USING TECHNOLOGY TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY OF SCHOOL IN THE SCHOOL GROUP OF HOR KHAM - NONG LOENG UNDER THE BUENG KAN PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to 1) study the current situation, the expected situation in academic management, and prioritize essential needs using technology to enhance the efficiency of School in the School group of Hor Kham - Nong Loeng under the Bueng Kan Primary educational service area office. 2) to present guidelines for academic management using technology to enhance the efficiency of School in the School group of Hor Kham - Nong Loeng under the Bueng Kan Primary educational service area office. The benefits obtained from the research are as follows: 1) School administrators of School in the School group of Hor Kham - Nong Loeng, use it as a guide in developing academic management effectively. 2) the academic management group has guidelines for improving academic management using technology to enhance school efficiency of School in the School group. This research involved participants such as school administrators and teachers of School in the School group of Hor Kham - Nong Loeng under the Bueng Kan Primary educational service area office, in the academic year 2022. The sample size was determined using a predefined table, resulting in a sample size of 97 people, including 10 school administrators and 87 teachers. The research methodology included a simple random sampling technique. Tools used for the research included a questionnaire with 5-level Likert scale and interviews. The statistical analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Principal Needs Index (PNI) modified, and content analysis from interviews with school administrators. The results of the research showed that 1) the current situation and expected situation are rated high overall. When evaluating the essential needs in academic management using technology to enhance school efficiency of School in the School group of Hor Kham - Nong Loeng, there is a moderate essentiality with the PNI modified ranging from 0.118 to 0.212. The highest PNI modified was found in using technology for development or operations related to feedback on developing the local curriculum. Conversely, the lowest was in using technology to develop internal quality assurance systems and education standards. 2) The guidelines for improving academic management using technology to enhance efficiency of School in the School group of Hor Kham - Nong Loeng, as suggested by school administrators, include analyzing the local curriculum or curriculum models in schools using technology to adjust or add subjects, developing teacher knowledge on research processes to enhance critical thinking and learning of students, collecting data to improve the curriculum, learning processes, and assessment through data analysis using technology related to community needs. This also includes online meetings to exchange knowledge between the community and schools, using technology for external communication such as email, online platforms like Facebook, and promoting the school's achievements through the school website. Furthermore, utilizing technology to enhance student learning, provide guidance, and counsel students for further education.