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Ahmet BAYTAK*
Bülent TARMAN
Cemalettin AYAS
Abstract
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the experiences of six children
using technologies in their education. Data were collected via in-depth interviews, classroom
observations, and home observations. The results showed that students have common
perceptions toward their experience with technology integration. Furthermore, the following
four themes emerged; the value of technology, authority over learning, misuses and
Introduction
technology equipments and the Internet technologies. Almost every house has
households had computer at home and 61.8% of them had the Internet access.
For example, based on an unofficial survey done in research site school, 98%
of the middle school students had computer at home and almost all of them
had access to the Internet. The less developed countries have been also
natives have been born with new technologies, digital immigrants are still
This difference in generation, thus, brings new issues for use of technology in
and teachers are encouraged to use technology for their lessons (Ayas, 2006;
Beers et al., 2000; Yücel et al., 2010). Technology in education has the
enhanced student learning. Speaker (2004) reports that most students feel
change the way we teach and learn (Ayas, 2006). As technology makes
learning more interesting, enjoyable and interactive, kids today love learning
Review of Literature
showed that students felt more comfortable using computers at school. Kafai
and Sutton (1999) found that children‟s use of computers at home depends on
permission from parents who have concerns about their children wasting
time on the Internet and not doing educational activities (Mumtaz, 2001).
However, it was also found that parents‟ support on the use of technology
affects the level of integration at home (Giacquinta et al., 1993). They also
found that few children who integrate technology for learning had highly
involved parents who helped choose appropriate software, coached their child
on the computers, worked jointly with the child at the keyboard, and offered
school and at home have been rarely investigated. The history of the last
decade is also evidence that technological tools are changing dramatically andtherefore
technology integration in classroom essentially changes as well
studies, Lim et al. (2006) examined students‟ perceptions on computer vs. pen
about barriers with computers, El-Tigi, Lewis, and MacEntee (1997) explored
elementary school students‟ perception on the effectiveness of visuals on webbased
instructions, and Shell et al. (2005) examined high school students
(1997) also showed that young students found computers as a game machine
life. These students also had a positive attitude towards computers since they
think they are efficient tools for their life. Thus, the researchers concluded
computers. Lui and his colleagues (2006) concluded from their students‟
educational perception even though there are still some misuses of these
preferences about technology materials (Druin, 1999; Druin, 2002; Nesset &
and Large (2004) also looked at children‟s use of technological tools to design
proper tools for their levels. However, in this approach involvement was
children‟s views about technology and their use, children‟s views about
explore their learning with technology tools (Harel & Papert, 1991; Kafai,
2005) but these studies are lack of children‟s perceptions about the
characteristics of technologies they used and how those could improve their
The main goal of this study is to explore how children define and use
This study aims to begin fill the gap in several ways. First, the last
Second, past studies primarily focused on upper level students in middle and
indicates a need for studies such as ours. Finally, there is also an increased
this study unique. In another words, what kinds of new tools or programs
students perceive for future and how these new developments can be used for
designers to build more appropriate technological tools for students to use for
education.
town in the Northeast of the United States. Students attending this school
are generally from the middle class whose parents are mostly affiliated with
is one of the key aspects of the curriculum. The school offers technological
this study were selected from these technology clubs. The selection of the
students were taught about Word processing, Excel, and PowerPoint. In the
technology clubs, however, the students designed games and animations with
the provided software. Since the study was limited to students in the
technology club, the interested students for the study were already good at
technology use. For example, out of six study participants, three of them
lived experience of individuals about this phenomenon. The disciplineinvestigates the why and
how of decision making, not just what, where, when.
achievement. The study is neither has any hypotheses to prove. The current
study is expanding the research in the participants‟ lives where they
objectives‟ as Marshall & Rossman (1980) puts it. Furthermore, the study is
concerned with the process and the meaning of technology integration for the
This study aims to investigate not the external truths but their
phenomenology.
The data of this study are students‟ thoughts, ideas and perceptions from
experience with the phenomena. For a broader perspective, there are two
physical settings.
Classroom observation was done before and after the interviews. The
the researcher had been working with the students before, students were
familiar to the researcher‟s class visits during their technology usage hours.
settings were observed at home as well. Home observations were done after
getting detail information from the students during the interviews. These
observations were limited to 30 minutes and students were also asked some
questions to get more information about the technology integration at home.
get more information about the experience of the students with technology
integration. Since the younger students were not that much talkative, we
could not follow every step of Irving Seidman‟s (1998) interview protocol. For
example, the interviews were less than 30 minutes each since the studentsdidn‟t have anything
to say. However, we asked prompt questions based on
their thoughts and ideas. Interviews were also recorded with digital voice
recorder and there were note taking for prompt questions and outline of the
data. After the interviews, the recordings were transcribed with minutes.
An ethical issue that may come up in this study is about the researcher‟s
position at the research place. The students and their parents were informed
that there was no grading for students‟ progress for participating into the
study or leaving the study in the middle. There was also no intervention in
Findings
Background Information
aspects of the curriculum and the school promises to provide cutting edge
systems, classroom laptops, and cameras available for teacher and student
use. The laptop- student ratio was 4:7 and laptops were found more flexible
for students to take the classrooms and integrate into any subject area.
The participants of this study were six boys (John, Geff, Tony, Allan,
Joe, and Brian- all names presented are pseudonyms) at fifth and sixth
grades. Joe was the one of the best in his sixth grade class for academic
achievement. John‟s both parents are teachers and he speaks two languages.
computer at home. Geff could be the quietest students in his classroom but he
was always doing his homework and class work on time. His both parents are
Even though Tony moved to the country in last few years, he didn‟t have
any problem with language. However, he still needed to improve his selfconfidence that was
also showed up in the interviews and class observations.
Tony was also interested in computers and he attended Technology Club last
four semesters. He was sharing a computer with his siblings. Allan also
attended all technology clubs sessions in last two years. His classmates called
Allan computer geek. He had already used several computer programs with
his own computer at home. His parents are involved with university.
Joe and Brian were also attended all technology club sessions but both
were less interested in computers games comparing with other four students
mentioned above. Joe also had his own computer at home and was able to fix
most of the problems with his computer. Brian was sharing one computer
with his siblings and limited time to access this computer during weekdays
Based on the data analysis, four themes emerged; the value of technology,
integration.
The value of technology: Almost all the students had similar perceptions
when defining technology. All of them believed that anything that works with
boys. On the other hand, none of the student has ever heard of the term
in their learning.
When the students were asked about their first experience with
technology, most of them recalled their first game boys and what they learned
from these tools. All the students think that their first experience with
technology was fun and now they still feel fun when they use for even
like writing essays writing, instead of your hand for writing you can type and
I think typing is fun and less tired. Doesn‟t tire you that much.”
are evidence that students feel an authority over their learning in classroom
classes, comparing in their other classes, altered from followers to semifollower. In other words,
students were acting as they were fully dependent to
Similarly, students perceived that they cognitively feel ore powerful when
they use computers in their lessons. For instances, as other five students,
“I think technology make me feel smarter because of all these lots of parts put
together so how can I explain well (…example?) like going on internet seeing
like math reading all these kinds of stuff, finding out new links to easy ways,
they make so much easier and make smarter. I do better that way.”
with computer technology is new topic in most school communities, there are
still some misuses ands misperceptions by teachers and parents who have
(Kafai & Sutton, 1999), this study also found that the parents‟ concerns,
limitations, and less experience with integration becomes a barrier for theintegration at home.
The home observation and interview also projects
parents concerns since the students used computer at home mainly for
gaming and chatting. However, Brian pointed out “I just try to use that time
(his has 30 minutes every day to use for anything) to do my homework, not
It was observed that only few teachers use technology tools in their
certain subject areas. For examples, Tony preferred use technology in math
class but not either in science or physical education classes. Similar to that
Brian also think that music should not be taught with computers.
the current study apparently valued the efficiency, speed, and clarity that
experience. He, indeed, thinks that animated content on computers also get
should be limited. For example, Brian and Geff prefer to have a person teach
them instead of learning with computers since machines may not give them
instant feedback. Allan thinks that “it is funny to use term ‘educational’ for
the cartoons on TVs since they are not.” All the students have fear that the
computers may get broken and they lost their files. This fear was experienced
during the researcher‟s class observation that some younger students delete a
student‟s file for his social studies work. It can be driven from the interview
and observation that students think that technical problems and viruses, less
feedback functionality, and physical damage on eyes are the common barriers
education. It was found that students, such as Allan, with more experiences
in technology use, had a wider border when they described advantages and
Based on the students‟ radius of the border they had drawn, their views
of technology integration for future were shaped. When we asked them what
that type for users. Besides his dreams of teleports in future, he also noted
that “… we can use to study like other recourses such as machines that will
pick up recourses and study it and give a description of it or even maybe ourown kind of
microchip. We can and explore with to more field trips to places.
Learn more about fossils in a technological way.” Another student, Geff, was
being aware of some programs; “…maybe if you loose a file you could get
back.”
The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of six young students
phenomenological study.
First of all, it was found interesting that when the students were asked
to define the term „technology‟, most of them listed the features of technology
that has value of fun and entertainment. In other words, the educational
value that the children gave to technology was more about the motivational
factors. Another value that the students listed for technology was the feature
of a tool that makes things easier. Especially, when the students mentioned
make their life easier and therefore the process of learning becomes
effortless.
students in this study were acted more independent when they were observed
in their classroom with computers. Even though the students have ownership
of learning and they have more authority over their learning, at these age
levels, teachers are still the authority that believed to know everything. The
students, for example, think certain website trustworthy because the teacher
said so. In other words, students are aware of fact that they need scaffolding
in their learning process where the teachers could act as milestone when they
needed.
Lauman, 2000; Mumtaz, 2001) that children like to use home computers for
computer use for gaming (77% of children regularly used computers for
at home. It was found in this study that most of the parents think that their
misconception was found among the students‟ teachers that technology is tool
to transfer information, and therefore, they think that home computers are
still not under their control to give educational task for students to do.
Similar to previous studies (Kafai & Sutton, 1999), this study also found that
parent concerns and limited experience with the use of technology for
pointed out, “I just try to use that time [he has 30 minutes every day to use
listed others as computer games etc].” Thus, there is a need for schools andteachers to
rearrange the types of homework, which may require more
Finally, this study revealed that students draw the border for the
integration of technology into education. Even though all the children of this
study see technological tools as fun and entertainment channel, they were
lessons. The children were able to list the advantages and disadvantages of
this integration. However, it was found that, the students‟ less experiences of
perceptions. Supporting to this idea, İşman et al. (2004) pointed out in their
study that “this means that there is a consciousness about effects and
this study mentioned those as teachers‟ problems. The reason for that could
they found their ways overcome to problem. For example, based on classroom
should be helpful for the curriculum and technology designers, and educators
support Smith‟s findings that some faculty may not be well prepared or
trained for the available technology and which creates distance between
Allan, also made a recommendation that “more people should use [technology
in classrooms] but they have to have backup plans if there might be virus
etc.”
teachers need to provide more educational games that they should be able to
control the content of the games, which becomes both educational and fun for
children. Based on the previous studies about teachers‟ perceptions and theresults of this
study, it is also important to note that school administrations
and teachers should develop new ways to integrate technology into education
sharing sites are necessary for these students to productively use technology
both at school and at home. At the same time students could be required to
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Harran University, Turkey. He received his Ph.D. degree in Educational Technology from
The Pennsylvania State University. His major research interests include instructional
technologies and the use of computer and the Internet applications in educational settings.
and serves as the vice chair for the Institute of Educational Sciences at Selcuk University,
Turkey. He has a Ph.D. degree in Social Studies & Comparative Education from The Penn
State University. His research and teaching focused on teacher preparation in social studies,
Turkey. He received his Ph.D. degree in Social Studies & Global Education from The Ohio
State University. His current research and teaching mainly focus on social studies &
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Management of Education Utilizing Technology for Schools in
Southeast Asia
Iwan Aprianto 1
, Mahdayeni 2
, Pakinah Herliani 3
, Iswanto 4
Abstract This research will examine and comprehend the function and impact of
education in the region faces many obstacles and opportunities. This research
analysis entails identifying central themes, methods utilized in the literature, and
essential for enhancing the quality of education in Southeast Asia. Faced with
Corresponding Author
Iwan Aprianto
1. INTRODUCTION
resources is the key to success (Harun, 2003). In Southeast Asia, countries such as Indonesia,
Malaysia,
the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam have committed to improving the quality of their
education to
achieve sustainable development goals (Michael, 2007). To achieve this goal, education
resource
management becomes crucial. Good management will ensure that limited resources, such as
facilities,
The significance of education as the key to prosperous growth cannot be overstated. Education
is
about imparting knowledge to the younger generation and equipping them with the skills and
& Robert J. Garfinkle, 1994). In an era of globalization and rapid technological development,
education
also bridges disparities and prepares individuals to face increasingly difficult future challenges.
These Southeast Asian countries have acknowledged the significance of education in achieving
sustainable development goals. They have taken concrete steps to improve education's
accessibility,
quality, and relevance. However, in the face of limited resources, such as limited educational
facilities
and infrastructure, a lack of qualified teachers, and a limited education budget, education
resource
allocating resources (Akilah, 2018). This is a crucial component of providing quality and
sustainable
planning. Effective budget allocation can help schools maximize the use of financial resources to
support student learning and development in an environment where funds are often scarce.
Curriculum
Planning and Development Relevant curriculum planning and development are essential to
educational
resource management. The curriculum must reflect the most recent educational trends and
laboratories, and play areas, must be effectively managed to ensure a secure and conducive
learning
personnel, and school administration, plays a crucial role in the educational process. Effective
human
ensure high-quality instruction and school administration (Tahir, 2017). With effective
management in
these areas, Southeast Asian schools can maximize educational outcomes with their limited
resources.
The significance of managing educational resources becomes even more apparent when
considering the numerous challenges Southeast Asian nations face. The problem of unequal
access to
education between urban and rural areas, the problem of social and economic inequality, and
changes
in education policy are among the obstacles that must be overcome. Often, efficient
management of
educational resources is the solution to these problems (Hall & Hord, 2010).
As the smallest unit in the education system, schools have a central role in providing education.
In
many Southeast Asian countries, schools are the foundation upon which students' intellectual
and
character development underlies and play a key role in creating young people ready to face the
challenges of tomorrow. Amid rapid global transformation, improving school efficiency has
become a
In situations where educational resources are constrained, the significance of this efficiency
becomes particularly apparent (Kozma, 2003). Most Southeast Asian schools, particularly rural
ones,
may have inadequate educational facilities. Lack of qualified teachers, limited education
budgets, andother obstacles frequently prevent education from reaching its full potential.
Schools sometimes must
deal with even the most fundamental issues, such as unstable electricity or limited textbook
access.
cannot address our increasingly complex and diverse challenges (Bates & Sangra, 2011). To
improve
tasks like managing student data, scheduling lessons, and reporting learning outcomes. This
allows
teachers and school staff to devote more time to instruction and learning. Educators can also
use
educational software and learning apps to create more interactive and relevant learning
experiences for
In addition to providing teachers and students with direct benefits, using technology in
educational resource management enables improved data collection and analysis. These data
can be
used to measure student progress, enhance the efficacy of learning programs, and identify areas
needing improvement. This enables institutions and authorities to make more informed
decisions.
Moreover, technology can facilitate teacher development and training. Teachers can access
relevant
training materials and educational resources through relevant platforms, allowing them to
enhance
their skills (Ng, 2012) continually. These are essential steps for ensuring that the education
provided in
schools constantly evolves and aligns with the most recent educational advancements.
solution in Southeast Asia. This helps overcome existing resource constraints and results in a
more
dynamic and responsive approach to ongoing educational changes. With the wise application of
technology, countries in the region can step towards a brighter future for education and, thus, a
brighter
Integrating technology in education management can help schools manage their resources more
efficiently and effectively (Zhao, 2016). In the modern technology-driven era, innovation is
increasingly
key to improving education and addressing the challenges facing Southeast Asian schools.
Moreover,
become very useful tools for making decisions, monitoring, and evaluating school performance.
managing student, teacher, and facility data and automating previously time-consuming
administrative
tasks (Riyana, 2009). A technology-based school management system, for instance, can
automate the
recording of student locations, create optimal lesson schedules, and organize an inventory of
school
facilities. This allows teachers and school staff to concentrate their efforts on matters that
significantly
Additionally, using technology permits schools to develop more relevant and dynamic curricula.
Teachers can easily access innovative learning resources, incorporate multimedia materials, and
consider students' individual growth. In addition, the innovative learning platform enables
students to
learn independently while following a curriculum customized to their skill level. This creates a
more
engaging learning environment and enables a more precise adaptation to the student's learning
style.
However, despite technology's great potential in education management, the application of this
technology has not always run smoothly in various Southeast Asian countries. Several challenges
must
be overcome. One is the problem of accessibility and technology infrastructure that is not
evenly
distributed in rural areas (Tikly, 2004). In some areas, access to the internet may be limited or
unstable, hindering the application of technology in school learning and management. In
addition, a limited
and many countries have taken steps to address some of the existing challenges (Ssekamanya &
Eken,
2015). Through investments in technology infrastructure, teacher training, and the development
of
technology-based solutions tailored to local needs, countries in the region seek to harness their
full
technological potential. Thus, the technology will hopefully continue to be a useful tool in
education
management and help achieve the goal of better education in Southeast Asia.
This study aims to explore information related to education resource management using
technology to improve school efficiency in the Southeast Asian region. By examining the latest
opportunities available.
2. METHODS
This study's research methodology is a qualitative literature review. This strategy combines the
topic, namely education management and the use of technology in Southeast Asian schools. The
data
collection process in this study consisted of gaining access to and collecting relevant books and
journal
articles. The data collected in this type of literature will be thoroughly analyzed.
In this qualitative literature study, data analysis is performed in multiple steps. Initially,
researchers identify key themes that appear in the relevant literature and are pertinent to the
topic of
study. It includes searching for and presenting the most significant themes related to education
management and technology use in Southeast Asian schools. Second, researchers examine the
approach
Using thematic analysis techniques, researchers identify, classify, and categorize pertinent
findings. This helps reveal the relationships between the various topics covered in the literature
and
methods are employed to investigate and summarize the findings of the literature about
education
management and technology utilization in schools in Southeast Asia and to identify key themes
that
Result
resources (Jimoyiannis et al., 2013). The region's education system faces several unique
challenges, and
The problem of equitable access to education between urban and rural areas is one of the
greatest
obstacles. The geography and infrastructure of Southeast Asia are diverse, and not all schools
have
equal access to adequate educational resources and facilities (Prensky, 2014). Good
management
ensures that all students, regardless of their geographical location, have an equal opportunity to
receive
and physical facilities. Additionally, the quality of education is a major concern. Improving the
qualityof education requires not only a solid curriculum but also effective instruction and
implementation.
Educational resource management encompasses the placement of qualified teachers, providing
ongoing
training, monitoring teacher performance, and incorporating appropriate technology into the
learning
process. These essential elements can enhance the quality of instruction and learning outcomes
for
students.
Additionally, policy shifts in education are common in Southeast Asia. These nations frequently
face the difficult task of adapting new policies, such as implementing new national curricula or
schools and education personnel in keeping up with these changes, implementing these policies,
and
ensuring that they support the primary objective of enhancing the quality of education. To
address these
examples of technologies that can manage educational resources more effectively. They allow
for realtime monitoring, data-driven decision making, and improved reporting. It is essential to
the modern
Southeast Asia. It is about the reasonable allocation of resources and how they are utilized to
achieve
broader educational objectives. Through effective management, the region will overcome its
unique
obstacles and provide high-quality education to its youth, preparing them for a future that is
becoming
Countries in the region have pledged to achieve sustainable development goals by enhancing
education. Good management will maximize the use of limited resources. The concept of
educational
resource management encompasses a variety of management facets, including physical facilities
and
and operational facets of schools and strategic facets of long-term planning to ensure quality
education.
This includes efficient budget allocation, improving educational facilities, and cultivating skilled
and
relevant and promising solution. Integrating technology into the management of educational
resources
can enhance the efficacy and efficiency of schools. In educational resource management, web-
based
applications, school management software, and educational information systems are becoming
increasingly relevant. Educational technology encompasses a vast array of platforms and tools
that can
whereas school management software facilitates the administration of daily tasks. Educational
disseminating school performance. This technology has become indispensable in Southeast Asia,
where
Although technology in educational resource management has great potential, it does not
always
operate smoothly across Southeast Asian nations. Significant obstacles impede the application
of this
technology. Infrastructure issues, particularly in rural areas, are among the most significant
barriers to
the use of technology. In addition to financial constraints and lack of accessibility for
disadvantaged
management. Internet access and hardware availability may be limited in some rural areas,
impeding
the implementation of the technology. In addition, it becomes essential to train educators in the
use of
required. Financial and accessibility barriers must also be eliminated for educational technology
to be
Challenges are associated with utilizing technology, but there are also numerous opportunities.
Southeast Asian nations can utilize this opportunity to improve their education. Regional
cooperation
can increase access to and use of educational technology throughout the region. Investing in the
education staff's training can increase their technological proficiency. The roles of civil society
and the
private sector can assist in overcoming financial and accessibility barriers. Regional cooperation
is one
solution to infrastructure and accessibility issues. Southeast Asian nations can collaborate to
improve
their technological infrastructure and ensure more equitable access. Investing in the training of
educators will increase their technological proficiency. The role of civil society and the private
sector in
supporting technology education initiatives can assist in overcoming financial and accessibility
barriers.
Through case studies in several Southeast Asian nations, the author can examine the various
and accountability. Utilizing government programs and private investment, Malaysia has
successfully
incorporated technology into education. Access to education in the Philippines has improved
thanks to
online platforms that provide access to higher education. In curriculum administration and
student
modernized through the use of technology. Each nation approaches the use of technology in
managing
educational resources differently. These examples illustrate the perfection of effort and
outcome that
Discussion
efficiently and effectively. The use of technology in education can include various things, such as
the
use of hardware, software, information systems, networks, and online learning platforms. In this
regard,
education resource management is key in directing educational investment and efforts in the
direction
addition, technology can support the creation of more dynamic and relevant curricula, enable
teachers
and students to access online educational resources and facilitate educational staff training.
Technology
can also be used to improve the management of educational facilities, including the monitoring
and
management strategy in the digital age (Tondeur et al., 2012). This will enhance operational
efficiency,
improve decision-making, and provide students with a more contemporary and relevant
learning
management techniques to meet the demands of educational development and equip future
generationswith strong technological skills.
Technology in education is not limited to a single tool or platform. Rather, various solutions are
available, depending on the needs and circumstances of the school. It comprises web-based
resources (Sabau et al., 2010). Web-based applications are one of the technological components
that
enable real-time access to data. This means that pertinent information and data can be
immediately
obtained and updated. It can be used to monitor student progress, school administration, and
other
schedules, attendance records, student data management, and other administrative tasks
necessary for
the school's daily operations. A solution that provides a comprehensive framework for
monitoring,
Asia has actively utilized technology in the education sector to improve accessibility, quality, and
efficiency (Lim & Zhao, 2008). In Indonesia, applying technology to the management of
educational
resources has increased transparency and accountability. Utilizing government programs and
private
the Philippines has improved thanks to online platforms that provide access to higher education.
In
Vietnam's approach to education has been modernized through the use of technology. Each
nation
The use of technology in education in Southeast Asia is an integral part of efforts to improve the
quality of education, reduce access disparities, and create a more adaptable education system
(Gamage,
2015). Technology plays an essential role in addressing the region's complex educational
challenges.
This technology positively impacts access to education, learning quality, and the efficiency of the
Southeast Asian education sector. It also aids in overcoming obstacles such as geographical
distance
though technology has positive effects. Among them are infrastructure issues, particularly in
rural
regions. Technological infrastructure, such as fast internet access and adequate hardware, are
prerequisites for utilizing technology in education. In rural areas, the availability of such
infrastructure
may be limited, thus hindering the implementation of education technology evenly. Another
challenge
is that technology in education requires appropriate technical knowledge and skills. Many
teachers and
education staff may not be trained in the use of technology or feel insecure about integrating it
into the
learning process. Therefore, training education staff in the use of technology is important so
that they
can maximize its benefits. Another challenge related to accessibility to educational technology is
not
something that has always been easily accessible to underprivileged communities in some
Southeast
Asian countries. The cost of hardware, internet access, or learning platform subscriptions may
be a
barrier. Therefore, efforts must be made to overcome financial constraints and ensure that
educational
technology can be used evenly across all levels of society. As well as the government's role in
formulating policies that support the use of technology in education is very important. Clear and
supportive regulations can help facilitate the implementation of educational technology, while
ambiguous or contradictory policies can create additional barriers. Countries in Southeast Asia
have
When viewed in terms of opportunities, the use of technology in education in Southeast Asia
brings
many opportunities that can change how education is delivered, accessed, and managed.
Among them
is the increase in access to quality education; technology can enable access to quality education
tovarious levels of society, including those who live in rural or remote areas. Online learning,
courses,
and web-based learning platforms open opportunities to learn anywhere and anytime (Herlina
et al.,
2020). It also means that students can access global educational resources, which enhances
their
artificial intelligence (AI) to personalize the curriculum for each student. In addition, game-based
educational content, learning videos, and interactive simulations offer engaging alternatives for
more
interactive and efficient learning. These developments enhance the quality of education. In
addition to
providing opportunities for developing digital skills that are crucial in today's digital age,
educational
technology also facilitates the development of these skills. Students have the opportunity to
comprehend and master a variety of digital tools and platforms, which equips them with the
skills
technology enables global collaboration and connectivity in education. Students and educators
can
collaborate with individuals and institutions worldwide, sharing knowledge, experiences, and
perspectives. This broadens their horizons and enables cross-cultural learning. By taking
advantage of
these opportunities, education in Southeast Asia can become more inclusive, adaptive, and
relevant to
the demands of the times. Governments, educational institutions, and the education community
must
work together to design policies that support technology integration in the education system
and ensure
Based on previous research conducted by Maritsa, technology has increased access to education
for many people, especially in rural or remote areas (Maritsa et al., 2021). Distance learning and
online
learning platforms have allowed students to access quality education without being physically
present
in class. This opens the door to inclusivity and equalizes educational opportunities for all levels
of
society.
In addition, educational technology also enables innovation in learning methods and digital skill
development, which is very important in today's digital era. These innovations help improve the
quality
of education and prepare students for an increasingly connected world of work (Ambarwati et
al., 2022).
However, challenges like technology accessibility and education staff training still need to be
addressed.
To increase the benefits of technology use in education, Southeast Asian nations must continue
to
develop technology infrastructure, provide education staff training, and design policies that
support
technology integration. Thus, the use of educational technology in Southeast Asia can continue
to
4. CONCLUSION
resources. Faced with obstacles such as unequal access to education, varying quality of
education, and
policy shifts, the efficient management and application of technology have emerged as a viable
solution.
The equitable distribution of educational resources such as facilities, teachers, and learning
materials
among schools in different regions ensures that every student has access to a quality education.
and more efficient reporting in the era of rapidly evolving information technology. Thus,
Southeast Asia
can ensure that education is a powerful development driver, preparing young people for an
increasingly
complex and exciting future and contributing to sustainable development goals through sound
management.
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