Africazine:
Digital transformation is essential for modernizing school administration in Vietnam.
Despite its necessity, the implementation of digital tools in education management faces significant challenges. School leaders are urged to enhance their digital skills to improve educational quality and operational efficiency.
Digital Skills Essential for School Leaders
In the digital era, school principals must effectively utilize digital tools for management and support teachers in integrating technology into their teaching. This includes mastering information management and ensuring data security, particularly regarding students’ personal information and intellectual property rights.
Research indicates that information technology currently has a moderate impact on school management effectiveness. A study involving 120 administrators from 50 public schools in major Vietnamese cities highlights the need for improved digital competencies among school leaders.
Challenges in Educational Administration
Administrative units face increasing pressure as workloads rise under the two-tier local government model. Staffing is limited to just two officials per unit, and technical support systems have not kept pace with demands. This creates challenges in human resource capacity and organizational management.
Experts emphasize the need for synchronized school management software and better connectivity between educational authorities and schools. This would enhance state management effectiveness in education.
Next Steps for Digital Transformation
- Enhance digital capacity of school leaders.
- Strengthen professional training for education officials at local levels.
- Increase investment in technology and data infrastructure.
- Develop systems for large data processing in school administration.
Investing in digital skills for school leaders is crucial for effective education management in Vietnam.
