Research Article
Examining Female School Leaders’ Experience with Technology in Online Learning: insights from Indonesia
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.20-10-2021.2316363, author={Dion Ginanto and Atika Atika and Ayub Mursalin and Baharudin Baharudin and Muhammad Gazali and M. Husnul Abid}, title={Examining Female School Leaders’ Experience with Technology in Online Learning: insights from Indonesia}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 4th International Colloquium on Interdisciplinary Islamic Studies in conjunction with the 1st International Conference on Education, Science, Technology, Indonesian and Islamic Studies, ICIIS and ICESTIIS 2021, 20-21 October 2021, Jambi, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICIIS AND ICESTIIS}, year={2022}, month={2}, keywords={female leadership school principal education technology online learning}, doi={10.4108/eai.20-10-2021.2316363} }
- Dion Ginanto
Atika Atika
Ayub Mursalin
Baharudin Baharudin
Muhammad Gazali
M. Husnul Abid
Year: 2022
Examining Female School Leaders’ Experience with Technology in Online Learning: insights from Indonesia
ICIIS AND ICESTIIS
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.20-10-2021.2316363
Abstract
This paper examines female school leaders' experience in using technology in online learning at schools in rural areas in Jambi Province, Indonesia. We used semi- structured interviews and reflective journals to investigate female school leaders’ in leading the learning process during the pandemic. There were five female school leaders from rural areas in Jambi Province, Indonesia participated in this study. While the previous studies focus on examining teachers' online learning experience, this study emphasizes more on female school administrators in rural areas adjusting to the use of technology in the teaching and learning process. This study found that most of the school leaders in rural areas are in great need of attention on facilities and professional development focusing on the use of media and technology both in teaching and managing the school during the pandemic. The current study also argues that collaboration among teachers is imperative to make sure that the teachers and administrators are equipped with the knowledge and skills of how to use technology that improves the quality of education during online learning. This article contributes to both policymakers and practitioners in understanding the use of technology and leadership in online learning in rural areas.