Digital Leadership Development Model for School Administrators Under the Office of the Primary Education Area in Sisaket Province

Abstract

Digital Leadership for Educational Administrators is a process of enhancing the capabilities and skills of administrators to be ready to cope with technological changes.Focus on digital leadership, digital vision, infrastructure management, digital capabilities, digital communication, and digital culture creation to effectively drive the organization to keep pace with the digital age.            This research aims to develop a model for developing digital leadership in school administrators under the Office of the Primary Education Area in Sisaket Province, divided into 3 phases: Phase 1: Study of the current situation, desired situation, and necessary needs. The sample group consisted of 263 school administrators.The instrument used was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using statistics, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and the index of needs. The study of development guidelines was conducted by interviewing four experts, including the directors of the Sisaket Primary Educational Service Area Offices, Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4. The tools used were interviews and data were analyzed by content analysis. Phase 2: Model creation and validation. The model was drafted from the Phase 1 study and validated by 12 experts. The tools used are a group discussion questionnaire. Statistics used are mean, standard deviation and content analysis. Phase 3: Format evaluation. Target group: Stake Holders, select a specific type. The number of schools was 7, consisting of school administrators, academic supervisors, and teachers, totaling 21 people. The tools used were a form to evaluate the appropriateness and feasibility of the form. The statistics used were mean, standard deviation, and content analysis. 

          The research results found that.

1. The results of the study of the current situation, the desired situation, and the necessary needs found that digital communication is the transmission of information or opinions through digital channels that primarily use technology. It enables speed and convenience in storing and accessing various information sources, and uses digital technology to communicate, understand, and learn anywhere, anytime. The use of digital technology in digital communication through various methods, including the use of digital technology for the benefit of academic development.Teaching management, human resource management, buildings and other areas, as well as being able to create a digital communication network systematically and efficiently. The results of the study of development guidelines have 5 components:1) The principles of the model, 2) The objectives of the model, 3) The methods of operation of the model, 4) The evaluation of the model, and 5) The conditions for success of the model.

             2. The results of the model creation and examination found that the components of the model consisted of 5 elements: 1) The principles of the model include principles of developing leadership in the digital age, emphasizing the creation of capabilities and skills in using technology. and using data to effectively manage the organization and good governance principles, creating transparency and accountability will be able to prevent and solve problems in educational institution management effectively. 2) The purpose of the model is to effectively develop digital leadership of educational administrators. 3) The model's implementation method must take into account both principles of the model and use digital technology in operations in terms of digital leadership. Digital vision, infrastructure management, digital capabilities, digital communication, and digital culture creation. 4) Evaluation of the model by measuring the results that occur according to the model's objectives. and 5) The conditions for success of the model are that the school administrators have a clear vision, place importance on learning, are open to new ideas, and have and create an organizational culture that is conducive to learning. 3. The results of the evaluation of the model found that overall and in each aspect, the feasibility and usefulness aspects were at the highest level.