Improving academic creativity and community using Google Apps for education to construct a virtual team

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to increase academic creativity in carrying out all forms of learning at universities and form an educational community by establishing virtual team relationships to achieve the digital literacy era and describe the use of Google Apps in the digital literacy era. The research method uses descriptive qualitative research with data collection techniques using library research. Digital literacy is the ability to use information technology from digital devices effectively and efficiently in various contexts of everyday life. One of the digital literacy efforts is using information technology using Google Apps for education which the Google search engine company has provided for all components of education in universities. By utilizing Google Apps in the learning process that opened via smartphones and tablets and computers, it allows lecturers to prepare and present their learning materials online and offline that are easily accessible by students.