Leading from Home: Leadership Skills in Developing School Programs in the Digital Age and Covid 19 in Indonesia

Abstract

This study aimed to describe the principals' skills in leading the school from home (LSFH) based on the digital age and Covid 19 pressure. This study was a qualitative approach, where data was collected naturally by using a google form, distance open-ended interview, and online forum group discussion as a tool for data exploration and verification. The essential data was from 1.037 principals and 47 selected principals around the provinces in Indonesia. This study showed that 1) proper management of social media and digital tools were critical; 2) communication practice by conventional and modern strategy integration; 3) giving useful feedback for professional school understanding; 4) build and develop self-confidence for the growth of various initiatives from teachers, employees, and students' parents.