Technology and Information-Based Facility Management to Improve Academic Achievement of Inclusive Students

This study aims to examine strategies for improving the learning achievement of
inclusive students in utilizing information technology (IT) facilities at MAN 2 Sleman,
a reference madrasah in implementing inclusive education. The background of this
study is based on the fact that access for children with disabilities to digital learning
in Indonesia is still limited, with only 24% having internet access (UNESCO, 2020),
and 68% experiencing difficulties in online learning. The research approach used is
descriptive qualitative, with data collection techniques through observation, in-depth
interviews, and documentation studies. The results of the study show that the active
involvement of students with disabilities in the digital learning process has increased
significantly along with the availability of technology literacy training for teachers,
the provision of adaptive IT facilities such as braille keyboards and JAWS (Job Access
With Speech) screen reader applications, and the integration of learning approaches
based on active and participatory learning experiences. In addition, the preparation
of madrasah policies that are responsive to the individual needs of students with
disabilities, such as Routine Based Interview (RBI) and the involvement of guardians,
also encourage increased student participation and achievement. Field data shows an
increase in average academic scores of 10–13% in the even semester of the 2024/2025
academic year among inclusive students who are actively involved in digital-based
learning. The conclusion of this study states that the use of information technology in
an inclusive and adaptive manner, with teacher support, equitable infrastructure, and
responsive policies, contributes significantly to improving the academic achievement
of students with disabilities. These findings provide important implications for
madrasahs in developing more targeted operational strategies to support the
transformation of digital learning that is truly friendly and fair to all students.