Digital Competency Development Model to Promote Learning Management for Private School Administrators
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The research aimed to study the elements and guidelines of digital competency development to promote learning management for private school administrators by using the questionnaire among the sample group of 500 private school administrators; the data were analyzed by confirmatory factor analysis; and interviewing 6 experts which the information was analyzed by content analysis; and 2) construct and examine the digital competency development model to promote learning management for private school administrators model through a focus group discussion of 10 experts. The data were analyzed by mean, standard deviation, and content analysis; and 3) the model was evaluated through questionnaires among the sample group of 178 private school administrators. The data were analyzed by mean and standard deviation. The results showed that 1) the elements of digital competency to promote learning management for private school administrators are composed of vision, professional development, staff empowerment, data management, resource management, work environment, digital literacy, collaboration, communication, creativity, and problem-solving. The guidelines of digital competency development consisted of a four-step development process and nine learning methods. 2) The model is composed of 5 components: 1) the principles; 2) the objectives; 3) the scope of digital competency; 4) the competency development guideline; and 5) key success factors. The result of the propriety assessment of the model indicated by the experts was at the highest level. 3) The result of the feasibility assessment by the private school administrators was at a high level, while the utility assessment was considered at the highest level.
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