DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL EDUCATION: A MODEL OF INTEGRATING ISLAMIC TRADITIONS, DIGITAL LITERACY, AND SUSTAINABLE LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS IN BONDOWOSO REGENCY
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digital transformation; Islamic boarding school education; Islamic traditions; digital literacy; Continuous LearningAbstract
This research aims to analyze and develop a digital transformation model of pesantren education through the integration of Islamic traditions, digital literacy, and the continuous learning ecosystem in Bondowoso Regency. Digital transformation in Islamic boarding schools is seen as a strategic effort to strengthen the quality of education while maintaining Islamic values as the main identity of the institution. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study design. The location of the research is in several Islamic boarding schools in Bondowoso Regency that have implemented digital technology in learning and institutional governance. The research informants included kiai, pesantren leaders, teachers, information technology managers, students, and education stakeholders who were selected purposively. Data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, documentation, and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). Data analysis was carried out interactively using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña models which included data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing and verification. The results of the study show that the digital transformation of pesantren education in Bondowoso Regency takes place through the integration of Islamic traditions, transformational leadership of kiai, strengthening digital literacy, and the development of a sustainable learning ecosystem. The success of digital transformation is determined more by the readiness of the organization's culture, human resource capacity, and visionary leadership than by the availability of technology alone. This research produces an Integrative Model of Digital Transformation of Islamic Boarding School Education which consists of five main components, namely Islamic tradition as a normative foundation, transformational leadership as a driver of change, digital literacy based on Islamic ethics as a core capability, a sustainable learning ecosystem as a space for implementation, and collaborative digital governance as a reinforcement of institutional sustainability. The model is expected to be a conceptual and practical reference in the development of an adaptive, innovative, and sustainable digital transformation of Islamic boarding school education.
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