'Menjadi Pelajar Cakap Digital’: Proyek Bersama Webinar dan Sosialisasi Kecerdasan Digital di Madrasah Muallimat Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

Abstract

Nowadays, digital literacy is often considered as a compulsory competence for young people. The advancement in information technology has impacted societal lives in positive ways. However, this technology falls under suspicion for exerting negative influences in child development. In order to navigate the internet safely, young people need a particular skill. This community service program focused on assisting students to develop their digital literacy skills. The program took place between June-October 2021 in Muallimat Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, that provides secondary education for female students. The program was conducted in three (3) stages, i.e.: focus group discussion with students and teachers, webinar for students, and a collaborative project which resulted in three (3) different posters addressing internet-related problems. Before COVID-19, this school is considered relatively unique because students live in dormitory. In addition, the school also imposes ban of personal mobile phone. Since the pandemic hit, students returned to their home and school activities were conducted online. Such changes pose a number of challenges for students, particularly in terms of tim management, cyberbullying, and online privacy. Through this program, students were able to work together to reflect on their internet use and develop a safer way to navigate the internet.