<![CDATA[Society 5.0 demands the integration of technology in Early Childhood Education (ECE) without neglecting moral character building. This study aims to explore the principal's managerial strategy in managing learning innovations using Interactive Flat Panel (IFP) pedagogic media at TK Unggulan Raudhotul Jannah Kertajaya. Using a qualitative approach with an intrinsic case study design, data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews, participatory observation, and documentation study involving the principal and classroom teachers as main participants. Data analysis used the Miles and Huberman interactive model. The results revealed three main findings: (1) financing engineering and infrastructure procurement are carried out participatorily based on children's pedagogical needs; (2) the technological shock phenomenon among teachers is mitigated through an empathetic leadership approach and peer mentoring in the Learning Community (Kombel); and (3) the synchronization between smart technology interactivity (high-tech) and moral exemplary (high-touch) is controlled through strict supervision of the Daily Lesson Plan (RPPH) document. This study concludes that the success of digital transformation in Islamic ECE institutions relies heavily on a servant leadership and child-centric approach. These findings theoretically contribute to reconceptualizing digital leadership theory at the early childhood level, and practically offer a technology governance blueprint for other ECE institutions. Future research is suggested to use a multiple-case study approach to compare the resilience of technology adoption strategies across urban and rural demographics.]]>
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