Optimizing Islamic Education Management to Improve Educational Quality in the Era of Digital Transformation

Authors

  • Hery Iswandi Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi
  • Hadi Saputra Panggabean Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi
  • Mhd. Habibu Rahman Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi

Keywords:

Islamic Education Management, Educational Quality, Digital Transformation, Islamic Religious Education.

Abstract

Digital transformation has brought fundamental changes to educational governance, including within Islamic educational institutions. These changes require renewed management systems to ensure that educational quality is maintained and continuously improved in response to contemporary demands. This article aims to analyze strategies for optimizing Islamic education management to improve educational quality in the era of digital transformation. This study employed a library research method with a qualitative descriptive approach by reviewing books, scientific articles, and relevant previous studies. The findings indicate that optimizing Islamic education management functions through technology-based planning, organizing, implementation, and evaluation can significantly enhance learning effectiveness, teacher professionalism, and institutional competitiveness. In conclusion, integrating digital technology with Islamic values is a strategic step toward creating superior, adaptive, and sustainable Islamic educational institutions.

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Published

2025-10-27

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