DIGITALIZATION AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN STRENGTHENING ISLAMIC EDUCATION MANAGEMENT IN THE ERA OF DISRUPTION

Abstract

Digital developments in the ecosystem of Islamic educational institutions have resulted in significant changes in organizational communication patterns, especially related to the effectiveness of information delivery, coordination, and collaboration. Digital transformation not only presents a new communication platform, but also demands more adaptive and responsive digital communication competencies. This study aims to analyze how digitalization affects effective communication in Islamic educational institutions and identify relevant organizational communication strategies to improve the quality of education management in the era of disruption. The study was conducted using a literature study method using credible national and international sources, including Hasri and Sohiron's research on adaptive leadership and digital transformation in Islamic educational institutions. The results of the study show that effective communication in the digital context is influenced by three main factors: the digital competence of educators and leaders, the organizational culture that supports technology-based collaboration, and the digital leadership model that is able to integrate technology with learning needs. Digitalization has been proven to increase the speed of information flow, decision-making transparency, and coordination effectiveness, but it also presents challenges in the form of digital literacy gaps, resistance to change, and information overload. This research emphasizes that Islamic educational institutions require a systematic technology-based communication strategy, including strengthening digital leadership, developing digital communication competencies, and optimizing integrated communication platforms. The findings of this study enrich the literature on contemporary Islamic education management and provide recommendations for madrasah and pesantren leaders in developing effective communication patterns in the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and Society 5.0.