The Development Guidelines of Digital Skills in accordance with Four Paths of Accomplishment of the Ruea Luang Phachi Nusorn School Teacher Group, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to investigate the current state of digital competency among teachers in the Ruea Luang Phachi Nusorn School group, 2) to study the development of digital skills based on four paths of accomplishment among teachers in the Ruea Luang Phachi Nusorn School group, 3) to propose strategies for enhancing digital skills in accordance with four paths of accomplishment for teachers in the Ruea Luang Phachi Nusorn School group, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. This study employs a mixed-methods approach, collecting data through opinion surveys from a sample of 175 teachers. The data were analyzed using statistical methods, including mean and standard deviation, along with content analysis derived from interviews with seven experts.

The research findings indicate that 1. the overall use of digital technology among teachers in the Ruea Luang Phachi Nusorn School group is at a high level. This includes: 1) internet usage, 2) safe use of digital technology, 3) use of software for creating digital media, 4) computer usage. 2. The development of digital skills among teachers in the Ruea Luang Phachi Nusorn School group should focus in the followings: 1) administrators should motivate teachers to recognize the benefits of computer skills development, 2) support teachers in continuously learning to use digital media software, 3) teachers should enhance their proficiency in utilizing software, 4) there should be an assessment of the suitability. 3. Propose guidelines for developing digital skills among teachers in the Ruea Luang Phachi Nusorn School group based on the four paths of accomplishment are as follows: 1) administrators should set clear goals for enhancing teachers' digital skills, 2) policies should be established to encourage teachers to practice using software for creating digital learning materials, 3) administrators should embrace change, and 4) there should be continuous evaluation and improvement of digital skills.