GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATORS OF NA LUANG SCHOOL UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BANGKOK METROPOLITAN ADMINISTRATION

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to: 1) study the level of digital technology management for administrators of Na Luang School under the Department of Education Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, and 2) propose guidelines for the development of digital technology management for administrators of Na Luang School under the Department of Education Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. The sample consisted of 118 administrators and teachers of Na Luang School under the Department of Education, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. The research instruments included a questionnaire and a semi-structured interview form. The statistics used for quantitative data analysis comprised percentage, mean, and standard deviation, while the qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis based on in-depth interviews with experts in educational administration, school administration, and digital technology utilization. The research findings revealed that: 1) The overall level of digital technology management of administrators at Na Luang School under the Department of Education, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration was at a high level. When considered by aspect, it was found that digital technology vision setting had the highest mean score, followed by digital infrastructure management, digital competency development, teaching and learning management, and collaborative networking, respectively. 2) The guidelines for the development of digital technology management for administrators of Na Luang School comprised five key approaches: (1) Vision Setting; establishing a clear, modern digital vision aligned with the school context; (2) Infrastructure Management; developing digital infrastructure and systems to ensure readiness and equitable access; (3) Digital Competency Development; continuously enhancing the digital competencies of administrators, teachers, and educational personnel; (4)Instructional Management; promoting digital technology–based teaching and learning aligned with the curriculum and learners’ needs; and (5) Creating a Collaborative Network; building digital technology collaboration networks with internal and external organizations to sustainably enhance the quality of school management and educational provision in the digital era.