GUIDELINES FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT IN THE DIGITAL ERA FOR SCHOOLS IN NETWORK GROUP 61 UNDER DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BANGKOK METROPOLITAN ADMINISTRATION

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the level of information technology development in the digital era of schools in Network 61 under the Department of Education Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and 2) to propose guidelines for information technology development in the digital era for schools in Network 61 under the Department of Education Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. This study employed a mixed-methods research design. The population for the quantitative research consisted of 73 school administrators and teachers. The research instrument was a questionnaire, and the statistics used for data analysis were mean and standard deviation. For the qualitative research, key informants included 5 experts and specialists selected via purposive sampling. The instrument used was an in-depth interview form, and data were analysed using content analysis. The research findings were as follows: The overall level of information technology development in the digital era of schools in Network 61 under the Department of Education, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, was at a high level (μ = 4.41). When considering individual aspects, Digital Learning Management had the highest mean (μ = 4.53), followed by Continuous Self-Development and Digital Innovation and Creativity (μ = 4.42 for both). The aspect with the lowest mean was Digital Learning Assessment (μ = 4.29).The guidelines for information technology development in the digital era for schools in Network 61 consisted of five key aspects: 1) Digital Learning Management, focusing on supporting resources and infrastructure, utilizing online platforms, and promoting analytical thinking skills; 2) Continuous Self-Development, emphasizing budget allocation for teacher potential development and providing opportunities for personalized professional development; 3) Digital Innovation and Creativity, encouraging teachers to design creative activities and integrate technology for problem-solving; 4) Digital Ethics, highlighting the teacher's role in promoting media literacy and creating a culture of safe technology use; and 5) Digital Learning Assessment, focusing on using digital systems to monitor learner progress transparently and utilizing diverse tools to reduce workload and enhance educational quality.