Abstract:
This independent study aimed to 1) examine the level of information and communication technology management of Islamic private school administrators in the three southern border provinces, 2) compare information and communication technology management of Islamic private school administrators in the three southern border provinces, and 3) compile recommendations on information and communication technology management of Islamic private school administrators in the three southern border provinces. The sample group was 374 teachers from Islamic private schools in the three southern border provinces. The sample size was determined using Taro Yamanes formula. The data collection instrument was a 52-item with rating scale questionnaire. The Item-Objective Congruence (IOC) values ranged from 0.67 to 1.00, and the reliability coefficient was 0.97. The statistical software was used for data analysis. The statistics used included percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and F-test. When significant differences were found, pairwise comparisons were conducted using Scheffes method.
The findings of the study revealed that:
1. The level of information and communication technology management of Islamic private school administrators in the three southern border provinces, overall, in all aspects, was high.
2. The comparison of information and communication technology management of Islamic private school administrators in the three southern border provinces, categorized by gender, age, education level, work experience, and school size revealed no significant differences overall and in any specific aspect.
3. The synthesized recommendations for information and communication technology management of Islamic private school administrators in the three southern border provinces showed that 1) school administrators should promote the use of information and communication technology within subject areas and encourage its application in both educational management and teaching and learning processes, 2) administrators should promote the integration of information and communication technology in instructional practices, design curricula incorporating technology across all subject areas, and promote learning through the use of digital learning media, 3) administrators should fully promote the use of information and communication technology in education, enabling teachers to apply technology effectively in classroom instruction, and provide access to modern, high-performance equipment and software, 4) administrators should engage in information and communication technology planning, as it is a significant process in modernizing education by beginning with establishing a clear vision and analyzing the current state of technological infrastructure, and 5) school administrators should continuously seek technological learning resources by utilizing online platforms, including educational websites and online courses, to update knowledge and skills in information and communication technology.