Pemanfaatan Teknologi Digital dalam Supervisi Pendidikan untuk Mengembangkan Kompetensi Profesional Guru PAI

Abstract

          The advancement of digital technology offers extensive opportunities to conduct educational supervision more effectively, flexibly, systematically, and continuously. Modern educational supervision serves not merely as a means to monitor and assess teacher performance but also as a process of professional development, mentoring, feedback provision, and efforts to enhance teacher professionalism. This discussion aims to outline the concept of digital technology-based educational supervision, its forms of application, its contribution to the professional competence development of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers, and the challenges associated with its implementation. Digital technology can be utilized in supervision through online administration and planning, the use of digital supervision instruments, classroom observation and documentation, digital communication and consultation, feedback provision, supervision data processing, training delivery, and the sharing of learning resources among teachers. Regarding the enhancement of PAI teachers' professional competence, digital supervision supports mastery of subject matter, the selection of teaching methods and media, instructional management, evaluation and reflection capabilities, technological proficiency, and continuous professional development through collaboration between teachers and supervisors. However, implementation still faces several obstacles, including limited facilities and internet connectivity, disparities in digital literacy skills, varying levels of readiness among teachers and supervisors, budget constraints, suboptimal feedback and follow-up mechanisms, and evolving educational policies. Therefore, digital technology-based supervision should be implemented gradually and collaboratively, tailored to specific school conditions, while maintaining a blend of technology use and direct, face-to-face supervision. With appropriate implementation, digital technology can support the professional development of PAI teachers while simultaneously helping to continuously improve the quality of instruction.