PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI DIGITAL DALAM ADMINISTRASI PENDIDIKAN DI SEKOLAH DASAR

Abstract

Digital transformation in elementary school educational administration in Indonesia has developed rapidly, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to explore the use of digital technology in administrative management and learning processes at the elementary school level, encompassing the types of digitally managed data, purposes of technology implementation, encountered challenges along with their solutions, and mechanisms for evaluating technology effectiveness. A qualitative approach was employed using semi-structured interviews. Participants consisted of 12 teachers from various public elementary schools (SDN) and Islamic elementary schools (MI), selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed through reduction, categorization, descriptive presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that digitalization of student data, learning documents, report cards, and attendance has progressed incrementally through platforms such as Dapodik, e-Rapor, and Google Sites. The primary objectives of technology implementation include time efficiency, data accuracy, improvement of learning quality, and development of teachers' digital literacy. Major challenges encompass limited internet infrastructure, insufficient devices, disparities in teachers' digital competencies, and data security threats. Applied solutions include regular training, peer mentoring systems, and optimization of available devices. Effectiveness evaluation is conducted through principal monitoring, monthly meetings, and interactive learning assessments. This study concludes that the success of elementary school administrative digitalization is highly dependent on infrastructure readiness, human resource competencies, and systematic policy support.