Technology Based Supervision: Searching an Effective School Supervision Model for Remote/Disadvantage Area in Indonesia

The study aims to explore the using of technology in school supervision practices, as a strategy for searching an effective school supervision model for remote/disadvantage area in Indonesia. This paper is dealing with the using of technology to support effective school supervision practices in remote/disadvantage area. The research approach employed in this study was literature review. The review assessed country reports and various literature evaluations of school supervision from some countries in Asia an Australia. The paper will be focused on the approaches and strategies of school supervision that have been applied by other countries that may be applicable for school supervision in remote/disadvantage area in Indonesia. The result of review of the policies and practices of school supervision from several countries it became swiftly apparent that many are on the same learning journey as Indonesia and that Indonesian supervision policies and guidelines were comparable with many of these countries. The potential of information and communications technology in all forms of education including in school supervision practices has been well demonstrated. The study has examined and provided information on approaches to school supervision for remote/disadvantaged and border/outlying areas utilized in other countries and it may be adopted or adapted to the unique environment in the remote/disadvantaged areas in Indonesia.