Analysis of Digital-Based Education Leadership at The State Junior High School Levels

Abstract

This study analyzes digital-based educational leadership skills at the junior high school level in the Northern Region of Bandung City. As well as exploring the supporting and inhibiting factors for implementing digital-based leadership at the State Junior High School level in the Northern Region of Bandung City during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research is limited to seven digital-based leadership skills: Digital Attitude, Leadership Ability, Communication Skill, Social Skill, Team Building Skill, Change Management Skill, and Trustworthiness. The method used is a descriptive and qualitative approach obtained through interviews with the principals of junior high schools in Bandung. Data processing and analysis using Nvivo 12 Software. The results showed that principals at the State Junior High School level in the Northern Region of Bandung City already have digital-based leadership skills characterized by being able to respond to technological advances in schools, namely utilizing the role of technology in managing schools. Involvement of the principal in formulating and communicating the technology-based Vision and Mission. Strong communication skills, marked by school programs and policies that can be conveyed well by school residents through virtual media, and holding virtual meetings, even amid a pandemic that results in restrictions on face-to-face meetings, show that one of the changes made by the top school during a pandemic is the use of technology in education. Learn the use of technology so that teachers and school members have an understanding of the use of technology in education, after that the principal makes changes.