THE UTILIZATION OF MODERN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO MANAGE THE CLASSROOMS OF TEACHERS IN THE SISAKET PROVINCIAL OFFICE OF LEARNING ENCOURAGEMENT

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: (1) To study the use of modern information technology to manage the classrooms of teachers in The Sisaket Provincial Office of Learning Encouragement. (2) To compare the use of modern information technology to manage the classrooms of teachers, classified by age, level of education, and experience. (3) To study the approaches for using modern information technology to manage the classrooms of teachers. The example studied in this research is 140 teachers. The research tool used is a questionnaire with approximately 5 Likert-scale levels, with a reliability coefficient of .95. Additionally, structured interviews were conducted. The statistical techniques employed in the research include mean, standard deviation, t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and content analysis. The results of the study were as follows: (1) The overall utilization of modern information technology to manage teachers' classrooms was at a high level. (2) A comparative analysis was conducted to examine the utilization of modern information technology for classroom management of teachers, classified by age, shows significant statistical differences at the .01 level. However, when classified by education level and work experience, there were no significant differences in opinions. (3) Here are some guidelines for utilizing modern information technology in classroom management: when it comes to the school curriculum, teachers should thoroughly analyze the curriculum for each subject and employ the NFE-LMS system as a means of utilizing modern information technology to enhance and refine the curriculum in response to student needs. In terms of teaching media, educators should consciously opt for contemporary information technology resources to address student difficulties. For learning activities, teachers should develop an integrated lesson plan that aligns with the school curriculum and skillfully employ modern information technology to foster an engaging classroom environment. In terms of assessment and evaluation, teachers are encouraged to leverage modern information technology to enhance classroom management.