BISNISREAL.COM, JAKARTA – Saturday (02/11/2024) The use of technology in education has become increasingly vital to enhance the quality of human resources (HR) in schools. Digital technology can now be implemented in various aspects of school management and learning, ranging from administrative systems to interactive teaching methods. Here are some ways technology can optimally support HR development in schools:
- School Management and Digital Assessment Applications
Technology enables schools to manage information and administrative processes more efficiently. School management applications can assist with attendance records, academic administration, and student assessment management. With digital-based assessment systems, teachers can monitor students’ progress in real-time and provide prompt feedback. This also aids in identifying students’ strengths and weaknesses, allowing personalized teaching methods tailored to each student’s needs
Digital Library can now be implemented in various aspects of school management and learning - Digital Library
can now be implemented in various aspects of school management and learning. This enables students and teachers to access broader information without relying solely on physical sources. These digital resources can be updated regularly, allowing students to access relevant and current materials. With digital libraries, learning becomes more flexible, allowing students to study anytime and anywhere. - Utilizing Educational Social Media
Social media is not only a communication tool but can also serve as an educational platform. Schools can leverage social media to create discussion groups, share interactive learning content, or hold accessible webinars for students. With educational social media, students have the opportunity to learn flexibly, collaborate with peers, and access diverse knowledge from broader sources. - Integrated School Management System
A technology-based school management system supports more effective school operations, such as attendance applications, monitoring systems, and scheduling arrangements. This technology streamlines school activities and enhances administrative efficiency. A well-managed system enables schools to provide students with a more relevant and hands-on learning experience, preparing them to face an increasingly technology-driven work environment. - Benefits of Technology in Daily Life
Technology significantly benefits various aspects of human life, particularly in education, communication, and health. Some of these benefits include:- Ease of Communication: Technology facilitates long-distance communication through various platforms, such as email and social media. Schools can also use social media to promote school activities and disseminate information widely. Online registration processes simplify admissions for parents and prospective students, saving time and increasing efficiency.
- Increased Work Efficiency: Technological tools, such as computers and specialized software, boost efficiency and productivity in administrative tasks, enabling them to be completed quickly and accurately.
- Easy Access to Information: The internet provides quick access to various educational information. Students and teachers can easily find information to support the teaching-learning process.
- Advances in Education: Technology allows for online learning activities, such as online classes and e-learning. During the pandemic, technology enabled students to continue studying independently or collaboratively in formal educational settings.
- Security and Protection in Schools: Security technology, such as surveillance cameras and digital parking cards, can be implemented to enhance school safety. This system allows better control of entry and exit in school parking areas.
- A More Convenient Daily Life: Technology simplifies everyday tasks, such as school fee payments, which can now be done online. This convenience allows students and parents to manage payments without physically visiting the school.
The Importance of Technology Literacy and Cybersecurity
Rohani Siregar, a graduate student in Educational Management at UNPAM, emphasized that with the expanding use of technology, it is essential to improve technology literacy across all groups. Schools and communities must engage in training and education to use technology effectively. Additionally, cybersecurity needs to be a priority to protect students’ personal data and other sensitive information.
In conclusion, digital technology holds tremendous potential for enhancing education quality and HR development in schools. With the appropriate use of technology, schools can create a more modern, effective, and relevant learning ecosystem. Increasing technology literacy and understanding of cybersecurity is crucial to ensure that schools and students fully and safely benefit from technology, Rohani stated when met by bisnisreal.com yesterday (1/11).
Written: Rohani Siregar, a graduate student in Educational Management at UNPAM
