Profile of Student's Digital Literacy on LMS-Based RICOSRE

Abstract

Digital literacy is considered a crucial skill in the current pandemic conditions and enhances lifelong learning competencies. The change in learning patterns from face-to-face to online-based learning causes digital literacy as a basis that students must master. Digital literacy can develop if students are accustomed to using technology in education. The RICOSRE Learning Model, which is carried out with the help of the Learning Management System (SIPEJAR), requires students to make maximum use of technology during the learning process. This process has the potential to empower digital literacy. This study aimed to reveal the digital literacy profile of students after applying the LMS-based RICOSRE learning model. A descriptive study with a qualitative approach was employed. The technique used in this research was a survey. The research subjects took the Protista course from the Biology Student program at Universitas Negeri Malang, consisting of 65 students. The data were obtained using a digital literacy questionnaire instrument by Son. The data obtained were analyzed based on five digital literacy indicators to get a students' digital literacy profile. The results of this study are stated as follows. All students have used technology starting from elementary school, and they have been using it for social media, learning new things, or business. Student has good self-ratings of computing and digital skill; Student usually uses digital technology, but lacks personal websites and manages it; Average score of Digital literacy test is 82%. These findings are expected to develop students' Digital Literacy in future research.