Digital Education Institutional Management Information System
Dianing Banyu Asih
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Graduate Student, UIN Sunan Gunung Djati BandungS2/IIIA
The phenomenon of information technology development requires educational institutions to have a strong information system to support data management and decision making. The assumption is that accurate and timely information is the “lifeblood” of educational institutions in order to remain viable, focused, and competitive. However, there is a gap in the form of weak data integration, duplication of information, low utilization of technology, and a lack of competent human resources. These problems lead to inefficiency, delayed decisions, and weak accountability. The solution offered is to build and develop SIMP and EMIS. The goal is to improve the effectiveness, transparency, and quality of education management in a sustainable manner.
First, SIMP is not new, but rather an evolution of information management practices that are now reinforced by computerization and networking. The concept is to utilize information technology to process data into relevant, accurate, and timely information to support operations and decision-making. In managerial terms, SIM helps set goals, formulate strategies, develop plans, and organize resources. The Ministry of Religious Affairs, through EMIS, acts as a provider of Islamic education data for policy, budgeting, and planning. SIM emphasizes the importance of systematic data collection, processing, storage, and dissemination so that the information produced can be used as a basis for educational institutional management.
Second, SIM development includes the implementation of applications such as office automation, distance learning, and web-based software such as SISKO, SIMDIK, and MySister. The aim is to simplify information flow, strengthen coordination, and improve management effectiveness. However, there are significant challenges, including educational strategies that are not yet adaptive, the demands of globalization, limited investment in technology, and operational and information architecture issues. Madrasas and schools in remote areas still use manual systems. Therefore, the stages of SIM development include the development of transaction processing systems, network-based SIM, decision support systems, and cross-platform systems to be more inclusive, efficient, and adaptive.
Third, SIMP design includes the management of data on students, graduates, teachers, educational staff, as well as costs and budgets. This data is processed into information that can be used by school leaders, government agencies, and the community in decision-making. EMIS, as a tangible manifestation of SIM in the Ministry of Religious Affairs, serves to provide accurate data for Islamic education policy and planning. EMIS is supported by human resources, software, and digital-based information dissemination procedures. Its existence emphasizes the importance of valid data in policy formulation, quality improvement, and accountability of educational institutions so that they can adapt to the demands of the times and globalization.
SIMP and EMIS are vital instruments in modern education management. Their existence addresses issues of inefficiency and limited information through the integration of accurate, timely, and reliable data. Despite challenges in strategy, investment, and resources, the development of a sustainable education information system is key to improving the quality, effectiveness, and competitiveness of national education. Thus, SIMP functions not only as an administrative tool, but also as a strategy for transparent, adaptive, and responsive education development in the face of global change.
This article is summarized from the Teaching Module for the Educational Information Management System Course Part 4 Prof. Dr. H. A Rusdiana, MM
https://eknows.uinsgd.ac.id/mod/assign/view.php?id=302486&action=view
