The Information Technology Management of Educational Institution Administrators under the Jurisdiction of the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4

Background and Aims: This research aims to study 1) the level of information technology management of educational institution administrators under the supervision of the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4. 2) Compare the level of opinions of personnel regarding information technology management among school administrators under the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4, classified by position. Size of the educational institution and length of service. 3) Study the information technology management methods of educational institution administrators under the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4. Methodology: The research sample consisted of 327 administrators and teachers under the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4, which were obtained from stratified random sampling. The research tools consisted of a 5-level rating scale questionnaire and a structured interview. Which has an IOC value between 0.80 - 1.00 and a confidence value of 0.73. Statistics used in data analysis include frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation. T-test, F-test and pairwise difference test using Scheffe' method. Results: The results of the research found that: (1) information technology management of educational institution administrators under the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4, overall, was at a high level. When considering each aspect separately It was found that information technology management in all aspects was at a high level. (2) Results of comparative analysis of information technology management of educational institution administrators under the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4, both in overall terms, each aspect, and each item. It was found that when classified according to the location and size of the educational institution. There is a statistically significant difference at the .05 level, however, when classified by years of service not differences found. (3) Guidelines for information technology management by administrators of educational institutions under the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4 found that educational institutions should support information and communication technology budgets for use in teaching and learning. Including coordinating with networks from communities, government organizations, and the private sector to participate in technology and communication support for education. Conclusion: The results of the study found that Information technology management by school administrators under the jurisdiction of the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4 is overall at a high level. When considering each aspect separately It was found that information technology management in all aspects was also at a high level.