ELEMENTS OF MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN 21st CENTURY OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS UNDER OFFICES OF THE SECONDARY EDUCATION SERVICE AREA, SOUTHERN ISAN GROUP

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the management of information technology (IT) elements among school administrators in the 21st century, specifically within the offices of the secondary education service area in the Southern Isan group. Additionally, it sought to examine the validity of structural equation modeling (SEM) concerning these elements. A sample of 330 school administrators from the Southern Isan group was selected using multi-stage random sampling. Data were collected through a questionnaire with established validity (0.80-1.00) and high reliability (0.960). Confirmatory factor analysis was employed, revealing four main aspects of IT management: Information Technology, Strategy, Management Processes, and Personnel. The SEM model demonstrated consistency with empirical data (χ² = 49.29, df = 41, χ²/df = 1.20, p = 0.176, RMSEA = 0.026, CN = 383.25, CFI = 0.99, GFI = 0.97, AGFI = 0.95), aligning with hypothesized assumptions.