Electronic Theses and Dissertation

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh tantangan pendidikan di era digital yang
menuntut transformasi kepemimpinan, sementara kondisi riil literasi digital dan
infrastruktur di Sekolah Dasar Banda Aceh masih menunjukkan kesenjangan yang
perlu dijembatani. Penelitian mengenai kompetensi kepemimpinan digital kepala
sekolah dan guru menjadi sangat penting dilakukan untuk menganalisis
bagaimana integrasi teknologi dapat diarahkan secara strategis guna
meningkatkan prestasi belajar siswa secara merata. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah
untuk mendeskripsikan secara mendalam strategi yang diterapkan, dampak yang
Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan orientasi
deskriptif. Subjek penelitian terdiri dari 15 informan kunci yang meliputi kepala
sekolah, guru, dan siswa dari SD Negeri 50, SD Negeri 5, dan SD Negeri 22
Banda Aceh. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan teknik triangulasi yang
mencakup observasi partisipatif, wawancara semi-terstruktur, dan studi
dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang meliputi reduksi data, penyajian data,
serta penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian melalui software Nvivo15
menunjukkan bahwa strategi yang paling efektif adalah pelaksanaan pelatihan
digitalisasi intensif bagi guru dan siswa. Dampak yang paling menonjol adalah
peningkatan prestasi belajar siswa, penguatan kreativitas guru, serta terciptanya
ekosistem belajar yang interaktif. Evaluasi dilakukan secara sistematis melalui
penilaian berbasis digital dan refleksi bersama. Faktor pendukung utama meliputi
kebijakan dinas pendidikan yang selaras dengan literasi dasar guru, sedangkan
penghambatnya adalah keterbatasan infrastruktur dan resistensi perubahan budaya
kerja. Kesimpulan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kompetensi kepemimpinan
digital kepala sekolah dan guru di Banda Aceh berhasil meningkatkan prestasi
siswa melalui penyelarasan visi teknologi dengan kebutuhan sekolah dan
pembangunan budaya kolaboratif yang kuat.
Kata Kunci : Kompetensi Kepemimpinan Digital, Prestasi Belajar Siswa

This study was motivated by the educational challenges of the digital era, which demand a transformation in leadership practices. In contrast, the current conditions of digital literacy and technological infrastructure in elementary schools in Banda Aceh continue to reveal gaps that need to be addressed. Investigating the digital leadership competencies of school principals and teachers is therefore essential to analyze how technology integration can be strategically directed to improve student academic achievement equitably. This study aimed to provide an in-depth description of the strategies employed, their impacts, the evaluation processes, and the supporting and inhibiting factors associated with the implementation of digital leadership competencies in elementary schools in Banda Aceh. This study employed a qualitative, descriptive approach. The research participants were 15 key informants, including school principals, teachers, and students from State Elementary School (SDN) 50, SDN 5, and SDN 22 in Banda Aceh. Data were collected through triangulation, including participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis. The data were analyzed through the stages of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. NVivo 15 software was utilized to facilitate the qualitative data analysis. The findings indicate that the most effective strategy was intensive digital literacy and technology training for both teachers and students. The most significant impacts included improved student academic achievement, enhanced teacher creativity, and the establishment of an interactive learning ecosystem. Evaluation was conducted systematically through digital-based assessments and collaborative reflection. The primary supporting factor was the alignment of education office policies with teachers' foundational digital literacy, whereas the major obstacles included limited technological infrastructure and resistance to workplace culture change. The study concludes that the digital leadership competencies of school principals and teachers in Banda Aceh have contributed to improving student academic achievement by aligning technological vision with school needs and fostering a strong collaborative culture. Keywords: Digital Leadership Competencies, Student Academic Achievement.