States of Change Management of Educational Institution Administrators in the Digital Age of School in Ubonratchathani Primary Education Service Area 1

Abstract

The purposes of this research were 1) to study the change management situation of Educational institution administrators in  the digital age of school in Ubonratchathani  Primary Education Service Area 1, 2) compare the change management of educational institution administrators in  the digital age of school in Ubonratchathani  Primary Education Service Area 1, categorized by position, work experience, and school size and 3) to explore effective management approaches to change by digital-era school administrators in Ubonratchathani  Primary Education Service Area 1. By studying the management of change by school executives in the digital age in primary schools under the Office of the Basic Education Commission, Ubon Ratchathani Area 1, in four areas: organizational structure, digital technology, personnel, and organizational culture. The research sample consists of 1) 31 school administrators and 310 teachers, totaling 341 participants, selected proportionally using stratified random sampling. 2) The target group for the interviews comprises school administrators and teachers, totaling 6 individuals, selected through a specific and focused selection process. The research instruments include a questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of .98 and structured interviews. Statistical analyses include percentages, means, standard deviations, t-tests, F-tests and content analysis.

               The results of the study were as follows.

1. States of change management situation regarding change among digital-era school administrators in primary schools under the jurisdiction of the Office of Primary Education Area, Ubon Ratchathani Province, District 1, was found to be generally at a high level, both overall and in specific aspects.
2. The comparison of change management among digital-era school administrators in primary schools under the jurisdiction of the Office of Primary Education Area, Ubon Ratchathani Province, District 1, categorized by position and work experience, shows no significant difference overall. However, when categorized by school size, there is a statistically significant difference at the .01 level.
3. Guidelines for States of change Management of Educational institution administrators in the digital include 1) Regarding organizational structure, school administrators engage in studying the current situation of the school. They establish flexible policies and management directions, emphasizing participation. They actively promote the use of digital technology across all four departments, effectively fostering innovation and information technology in education. 2) In terms of digital technology, school administrators efficiently utilize digital tools, promoting understanding and awareness of occurring changes. They actively support and allocate budgets for modern resources, materials, and equipment. 3) In terms of personnel, school administrators effectively communicate, foster understanding, and promote acceptance of changes among teachers and staff. They create motivation for adapting to changes and encourage continuous self-improvement in ICT skills. Additionally, they utilize information and communication technology in work practices and learning management appropriately, fostering a conducive environment for professional development in ICT among teachers and staff. 4) In terms of organizational culture, the school administrators adapt their thinking processes, vision, and confidence. They establish new working norms and values under the influence of technology, setting a new direction for school operations. This integration of technology serves as a guiding principle for the school's operations, facilitating convenience and innovation.