DIGITAL DEAD END ASSESSING BARRIERS TO EFFECTIVE SMARTBOARD INTEGRATION (INFRASTRUCTURE, PEDAGOGY, AND SUSTAINABILITY) IN DISTANCE EDUCATION

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This study aims to conduct an in-depth analysis of the critical obstacles that hinder the optimal implementation of Smartboards (Interactive Flat Panels) in remote schools in Indonesia. Although government ICT procurement programs aim to achieve digital equity, significant investments in this hardware often lead to a "Digital Dead End." Using a qualitative approach through case studies, in-depth interviews, and observations, this study identifies three pillars of failure: infrastructure, pedagogy, and sustainability. The findings indicate that the lack of stable electricity and internet access hinders the primary function of smartboards as infrastructure, causing teachers to revert to traditional methods due to insufficient pedagogical competence and adequate training. Furthermore, the devices risk becoming idle assets due to the absence of maintenance budget allocation in the BOS Fund, threatening the sustainability of the investment.