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Development of Information and Communication Technology in
Student Affairs and Personnel at Mas Insan Mulia Merangin
Rica Syofiana Sari1
1

Universitas Merangin, Jambi, Indonesia, Syofianasaririca@gmail.com

Corresponding Author: Syofianasaririca@gmail.com1

Abstract: The world of education and learning in Indonesia has been greatly influenced by
advances in information and communication technology. These advancements are very
important and have brought about major changes in how education is run and become more
innovative. However, not all groups or groups are able to respond well to such developments.
Therefore, to achieve the desired results, the development of information and communication
technology should be achieved through the application of information and communication
technology (ICT) in education. It even includes the use of ICT as educational materials,
learning aids, educational facilities, competency standards, educational administration
support, classroom management tools, and educational infrastructure. This research is
qualitative descriptive. Interviews, documentation and observation are data collection
methods. The method for analyzing data uses qualitative analysis. Data analysis includes data
reduction, display, and verification. The results of this study show that MAS Insan Mulia
Merangin can use information and communication technology in terms of accepting new
students, reporting learning outcomes, and supervising student discipline. In the area of
staffing, there is progress in employee planning and appraisal.
Keyword: ICT Development, Student Affairs, Personnel.
INTRODUCTION
Education is always changing according to the times and the demands of society.
Every country's society must change to keep up with other countries, including Indonesia, as
a result of globalization. The development of science and technology today is no longer a
matter of years, months or days, but of hours, even minutes or seconds. This is especially true
for information and communication technologies supported by electronics. Affected by
various aspects of life, especially education (Jamun, 2018).
The technology used to process data is known as information technology. It involves
processing, collecting, organizing, storing, and transforming data in various ways to produce
quality information, which is relevant, accurate, and timely information used for individual,
corporate, and governmental purposes, as well as information that is strategic for decisionmaking. In the late 1970s, the term “information technology” became popular. Previously, the
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term was known as computer technology, electronic data processing, or EDP (Electronic Data
Processing). Information technology includes hardware and software used to perform one or
more data processing functions, such as capturing, sending, distorting, retrieving,
manipulating, or displaying data (Indrajit, 2017). Rogers described communication
technology as the hardware, organizational structures, and low values that enable people to
collect, process, and share information with each other. In addition, communication
technology can be defined as a technological device consisting of hardware, software,
processes, and systems used to support the communication process and achieve
communication goals (Andoyo & Sujarwadi 2017). According to the above definition,
communication technology includes all things related to the use of tools to process and
transmit data from one device to another.
Technology is an essential part of every society, so the more advanced the society, the
more technology is developed and used. It is not surprising that technology has become a new
virus that attacks society, especially in the field of education. It is said to be a virus because
this technology easily infects all aspects of life, and anyone who rejects it will be isolated in
the world (Suradji, 2018). The presence of technology also has a big impact on the user.
Because technology makes information and knowledge more open and spread throughout the
world, it is beneficial. In the current era of globalization, the boundaries between countries
have become lighter. This is due to the fact that global access to information has increased
awareness of the importance of quality human resources (Anwar, 2020). Conversely, the
negative impact is that the values, norms, rules, or morals of life change, which is contrary to
the values, norms, rules, or morals adopted by society (Safitri, Dkk. 2023). Therefore,
technology is designed to reduce its negative effects and help humans achieve their life goals.
The development of Information and Communication Technology in Schools The
rapid process of informatization due to technological advances has increasingly made the
horizon of the world's life wider, and has made the world borderless. In the sense that various
problems of human life become global problems or at least cannot be separated from the
influence of events on other parts of the earth, whether political, economic, or social (Safitri,
Dkk. 2023). In addressing problem after problem that continues to roll due to the rapid
development of the world, education will provide enlightenment to the chaos of the problem.
In the educational capital, people will realize their responsibility for the continuation of their
lives, not only to the environment of their community and country, but also to all mankind.
This increased sense of global responsibility requires quick and precise information and
adequate intelligence.
Information and communication technology (ICT) has developed very quickly, and
this has substantially changed the way education is run and become more innovative
(Fiannisa & Nasution, 2023). One of them is for learning, where the use of technology today
brings new colors to the world of education because learning is now not limited to lectures.
There is great pressure on education systems in various countries for several reasons: (1)
emerging technologies provide enormous opportunities to change education management and
learning processes in schools, (2) the utilization of new technologies makes it possible to
identify specific student learning outcomes, and (3) ICT has enormous potential to change all
aspects of education in schools and in addition, students and school employees also use
technology (Haryani, Dkk. 2023).
This emerging technology is a system created by humans for a specific purpose. The
main purpose of these systems is to help people lighten their efforts, improve their results,
and save labor and resources. Although technology has no value, its use must be regulated
based on moral principles (Julia & Masyruroh, 2022). Technology is also needed in education
to reach students and learners who live far away and isolated. This will help many people
who have not had the opportunity to learn. Current technology aims to solve and facilitate

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learning problems anywhere, anytime, and by anyone. The development of Information and
Communication Technology in the Field of Student Affairs and School Personnel The
development of ICT in the world of education is very important because work becomes easier
with today's technology (Suradji, 2018).
The student affairs department, which is responsible for recording students from the
time they are admitted to the time they leave school for reasons such as graduation, often uses
technology in its work processes. The student affairs division aims to organize various
activities in the student affairs field so that learning activities at school can run smoothly,
orderly and regularly, and achieve the school's educational goals. To achieve these goals, the
student affairs division has at least three main tasks that must be considered, namely new
student admissions, learning progress activities, and discipline guidance and development.
New student admissions need to be managed in such a way starting from planning to
determine the school's capacity or the number of new students to be accepted, namely by
reducing the capacity by the number of children who stay in class or repeat. New student
admission activities are usually managed by the new student admission committee (PSB) or
the new student admission committee (PMB).
However, the staffing field includes employee planning and procurement, employee
coaching and development, promotions and transfers, employee dismissal, compensation, and
employee evaluation (Fitriani, 2018). These employee tasks cannot be separated from today's
technology. The development of the above changes, information and communication
technology is an inseparable part of various aspects of human life, including the
implementation of education (Suradji, 2018). In schools, ICT is used starting from simple
things to make reports, compile budgets, manage student data, grades to its use in the learning
process.
Employees are also called personal or employees, and they are also called personal or
employees. These terms can be used consecutively in this work as they have the same
meaning according to the author. School employees are all the people who work together to
accomplish school tasks and achieve their goals. This consists of the principal, vice-principal,
teachers, head of administration, and all administrative employees, including janitors and
school guards (Rusmawati, 2020). To determine current and future staffing needs, staff
planning is conducted. Complete and clear information about the tasks to be performed by the
organization is necessary to make a good and appropriate staffing plan. Therefore, before
making a plan, job analysis and job analysis must be carried out to obtain a job description,
which is a description of what work must be done.
An objective and accurate employee appraisal system is necessary to carry out the
functions established earlier. The focus of employee appraisal is the performance of each
individual and their important role in the school's activities. The results of employee
performance appraisals are not only important to the school but also to the employees
themselves as they provide feedback on their abilities, fatigue, shortcomings and potential,
which helps them determine their career goals, paths, plans and development. For schools,
the results of these assessments are critical in making decisions on matters such as identifying
school program needs, admitting new students, and determining appropriate career paths.
In line with that, based on the Strategic Plan (Renstra) of the Ministry of National
Education in 2005-2009, to be able to provide excellent services, the development of
information and communication technology must be achieved through the application of
information and communication technology (Silitonga, 2019). This includes the use of ICT as
educational materials, learning aids, educational facilities, competency standards, educational
administration support, classroom management tools, and educational infrastructure (Adisel
& Prananosa, 2020). Researchers want to look further at how ICT is developing in the field of

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education, especially in the field of student affairs and staffing, in relation to the
implementation of the Strategic Plan of the Ministry of National Education.
METHOD
This research is a qualitative descriptive research or research approach that aims to
describe and analyze phenomena, events, social activities, attitudes, beliefs, perceptions,
thoughts, and behaviors of individuals and groups (Sugiono, 2019). The data used in this
research consists of written or spoken words from subjects and their behavior (Surya, 2021).
The data were collected through documentation, interviews, and observations, and the data
were analyzed using qualitative analysis. The process of data reduction, data display, and
verification is part of the data analysis technique (Majid, 2017).
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
SMAN 3's vision is “Realizing an innovative Islamic school with international
standards.” The school hopes not only to have many facilities, but also to continuously
improve the learning process, activities and student achievements. MAS Insan Mulia
Merangin has been trying to implement PAS since 2005 to improve the quality of education
and respond to the development of a digital and technological world. One of the programs
owned by the government, especially by the Directorate of High School Development, is the
School Application Package (PAS). PAS helps schools provide a free administrative
management program based on information technology.
MAS Insan Mulia Merangin also created an ICT (Information and Communication
Technologies) team in addition to PAS. This team aims to use information and
communication technology to make school administration and learning easier. The ICT
coordinator is responsible for information and technology development. The information and
communication technology (ICT) counselor is responsible for assisting the information and
technology development process, including hardware and software. Programmers help
consultants create software. Computer maintenance and repair is the responsibility of
maintenance. Designers are responsible for designing binary, web and other applications.
According to the Principal of MAS Insan Mulia Merangin, the people of Merangin
belong to an industrial society because of their efforts to improve the quality of education and
respond to the development of information technology. Because, according to Tilaar, an
industrial society is a future society that provides opportunities for human development and a
society that places importance on quality, highly prioritizing competition to achieve higher
quality.
MAS Insan Mulia Merangin has established several excellent programs to support the
achievement of this commitment. Some of these programs are;
1. Integrated web-based school administration management.
2. All computers in the school area are connected via a Local Area Network (LAN).
3. 2 computer labs and 1 lab. Multimedia.
4. Wireless area (hot spot) free internet access.
5. International certification Microsof DAT Program.
6. SMS Give Away
7. Free e-mail account for every student and teacher.
The student affairs division uses information and communication technology to
complete tasks such as attendance. Students at MAS Insan Mulia Merangin use digital
attendance to know when they enter, leave and return from school. The use of digital
attendance involves using an attendance machine to enter data, which is then integrated with
the PAS program, and parents or guardians can find out when students attend or leave via
SMS or the school website.

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Upon learning of a student's absence, the school sends a confirmation message to the
parents of the absent student to inquire about the reason for their absence, such as illness or
other reasons. This proactive attitude shows how the school serves its customers and citizens.
The above technological advantages allow students and parents to communicate with each
other. In monitoring student development, the school emphasizes cooperation and synergistic
relationships with parents. The school strives to create a system that is always developed
(continuously evolving) and built sustainably (continuously developing) so that the output of
educational processes and services is in accordance with the expectations of parents and
learners and in accordance with the national education curriculum.
Staff at MAS Insan Mulia Merangin also use digital attendance, just like students.
However, digital attendance is integrated directly to leaders to assess their performance,
while students are integrated to parents. MAS Insan Mulia Merangin is committed to
developing information and communication technology in education and employees as part
of the school's commitment to prepare the nation's generation who are ready to face a
technological world. The school must provide students with the knowledge and ability to use
information and communication technology effectively, and provide effective services to
students who use it.
CONCLUSION
There are several aspects of activities developed in the development of information
and communication technology at MAS Insan Mulia Merangin, such as new student
admissions, reporting of learning outcomes, and controlling student discipline. The online
system is used for academic tests, new student admissions, and reporting of learning
outcomes. Digital attendance connected to SMS Gateway to control student discipline. At
MAS Insan Mulia Merangin, the development of information and communication technology
in the field of staffing consists of several aspects of activities, one of which is employee
planning. Employee needs planning includes data collection of employee biodata, attendance,
absence, permission, and list of teachers.
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