TRANSFORMING EDUCATION IN THE DIGITAL ERA: HOW TECHNOLOGY ENHANCES LEARNING QUALITY

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The rapid expansion of digital technology presents significant opportunities to improve the quality and accessibility of education in Indonesian schools. However, uneven infrastructure, limited teacher competence, and implementation costs continue to hinder effective technology integration. This study reviews existing literature to examine the contributions, challenges, and strategic requirements of digital technology implementation in Indonesian education. The findings indicate that educational technology can enhance interactive learning, expand access to information and learning resources, increase learner engagement, and support improvements in educational quality. Nevertheless, these benefits are constrained by inadequate technological infrastructure, financial limitations, and insufficient teacher competencies in selecting and integrating digital tools pedagogically. The study contributes a contextual synthesis demonstrating that successful digital transformation requires more than technology provision; it depends on coordinated investment in infrastructure, continuous teacher professional development, and supportive educational policies. These findings provide practical implications for schools and policymakers seeking sustainable and equitable technology integration.