INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY BASED ON THE THREEFOLD TRAINING (TRISIKHA) IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN SAMUT PRAKAN PROVINCE.

Abstract

This research addresses the challenges of 21st-century education, where digital technology often prioritizes academic excellence at the expense of moral and mental well-being. The objective is to synthesize a model for integrating technology based on the Threefold Training (Tisikkhā)—Morality (Sīla), Concentration (Samādhi), and Wisdom (Paññā)—for holistic learner development within the context of Samut Prakan Province. A documentary research methodology was employed to analyze and synthesize data from academic literature, relevant research, and national and provincial development plans.

           The findings indicate that the Threefold Training serves as a robust philosophical foundation for governing technology use in holistic education. The synthesized model encompasses three dimensions: 1) Morality: utilizing technology to promote digital discipline and ethics via structured learning platforms; 2) Concentration: leveraging applications and digital tools to foster mindfulness and mitigate information overload; and 3) Wisdom: employing digital resources for critical inquiry, analysis, and knowledge creation. While this model possesses the potential to cultivate 21st-century skills alongside moral values in digital citizens, its implementation is hindered by infrastructure disparities and gaps in teacher competency. The research recommends that provincial educational authorities establish concrete policies for morally-grounded digital education, and that school administrators lead systematic initiatives to ensure sustainable application.