Strategy for Supervision of Islamic Religious Education in the Era of Information Technology Iin Banggai Regency

The impact of information technology has permeated various aspects of human life, including social, cultural, economic, political, and even educational elements. The education sector, influenced by technology, significantly affects the quality of education, including Islamic Education, where one crucial element is the presence of Islamic Education Supervisors. The role and responsibilities of Islamic Education Supervisors are to enhance the quality of Islamic Education and to exhibit adequate professionalism. Therefore, this study addresses the professionalism of Islamic Education Supervisors and the implementation of information technology in the duties of Islamic Education supervision in Banggai Regency. This study uses a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques include direct observation, in-depth interviews, and written document analysis. Data was analyzed using three stages: data reduction, presentation, and verification. This study found that the professionalism of Islamic Education supervision in the era of information technology in Banggai Regency is outstanding. This is proven by the research findings, which show that supervisors consistently carry out their duties despite many challenges and obstacles. The extensive supervisory area, the large number of supervised teachers, and the need for more supervisors present real challenges in performing their duties professionally. On the other hand, Islamic Education Supervisors still need to improve in aspects of information technology and discipline. Other findings indicate that in performing their supervisory duties, Islamic Education Supervisors in Banggai Regency use information technology in various strategies and methods.