The Use of Information Technology in the Management of School Administrators Under the Special Education Administration Office, Group 3

Background and Aims: The modern world is undergoing rapid transformation due to advancements in technology, information, and transportation. These developments have led to a shift in human behavior from the analog era to the digital age. Technological changes are occurring at an increasingly rapid pace compared to the past and are expected to continue accelerating in the future. This has a significant impact on the management of educational institutions. Therefore, school administrators must adapt their attitudes and management approaches to keep pace with the ongoing changes. The objectives of this research are: 1. To study the level of information technology utilization in administrative tasks by school administrators under the Office of Special Education Administration, Group 3. 2. To compare the opinions of personnel regarding the use of information technology in the management of school administrators under the Special Education Administration Office, Group 3, classified by education level, school size, and work experience. And 3. To explore ways to develop the use of information technology in the management of school administrators under the Special Education Administration Office, Group 3. Methodology: The sample consists of school administrators and teachers under the Special Education Administration Office, Group 3, totaling 291 people. The research instruments include a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire, with a consistency index ranging from 0.80 to 1.00 and a reliability coefficient of 0.98, as well as a semi-structured interview. The statistical methods used for data analysis include frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and F-test. Results: The research findings are as follows: 1. The use of information technology in the management of school administrators under the Special Education Administration Office, Group 3, is overall at a high level (\bar{x}= 4.51, S.D.= 0.29). 2. The use of information technology in the management of school administrators under the Special Education Administration Office, Group 3, when classified by education level and work experience, showed significant statistical differences at the .05 level overall. However, when classified by school size, there were no significant differences overall. And 3. The development guidelines for the use of information technology in the management of school administrators under the Special Education Administration Office, Group 3, consist of four areas: 1) Academic management, 2) Budget management, 3) Personnel management, and 4) General management. Conclusion: The use of information technology in the management of school administrators under the Special Education Administration Office, Group 3, is overall at a high level, with significant differences based on education level and work experience, but no differences based on school size. The development guidelines for the use of information technology consist of four areas: academic management, budget management, personnel management, and general management.