Technological Leadership of School Administrator in The Digital Era Under Office Ubonratchathani Primary Educational Service area1

Abstract

            The purposes of this research are 1) to study Technological Leadership of School Administrator in The Digital Era Under Office Ubonratchathani Primary Educational Service area 1 2) to Technological Leadership of School Administrator in The Digital Era schools, classified by position, work experience, and school size 
3) to study recommendations regarding Leadership of School Administrator in The Digital Era.  Sample Group in the research include 42 education administrators and 299 teaching staff, totaling 341 individuals, Selected through stratified random sampling. The target group for qualitative research consists of 6 individuals, including school administrators and teachers, selected through purposive sampling. The research tools included a questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of .98 and structured interviews. Statistical analyses included percentages, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and F-test. When encountering differences in means across various aspects, the Scheffe's method will be used to compare pairwise differences.

            The research findings were as follows.

1. Technological Leadership of School Administrator in The Digital Era Under Office Ubonratchathani Primary Educational Service area 1 both overall are at a high level.
2. The comparison of Technological Leadership of School Administrator in The Digital Era Under Office Ubonratchathani Primary Educational Service area 1, categorized by position, experience, and school size, reveals statistically significant differences both overall and in specific aspects at the .01 level.
3. Recommendations for Developing Technologically Oriented Leadership Qualities in Digital Age Education Administrators 1) Visionary Technological Leadership: Administrators should analyze the current environment and situations promptly to establish policies and visions regarding digital technology for innovative educational development. 2) Management Using Technology: Administrators should incorporate technology into organizational management by establishing infrastructure conducive to using technology in educational management. 3) Knowledge and Utilization of Technology: Administrators should leverage their knowledge and abilities to maximize the benefits of technology in their work. 4) Cultivating a Technological Culture: Administrators should promote an organizational culture of technology usage by supporting the use of technology systems for management and facilitating the development of school infrastructure to support staff's use of technology Digital 5) Citizenship: Administrators should possess technological skills and knowledge to utilize digital technology wisely, respect others' rights, adhere to laws and ethics, and utilize the internet for personal and societal benefits.