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Early childhood education is a fundamental phase in the formation of children's character, literacy skills, and social skills. However, children's basic literacy skills in various regions of Indonesia, including Aisyiyah 2 Aimas Kindergarten, Southwest Papua, are still relatively low, exacerbated by limited learning media, conventional teaching approaches, and teachers' lack of understanding of inclusive education and positive discipline. This study aims to analyze the implementation of basic literacy training with inclusive education and its impact on improving teacher competence. The method used is a one group pretest in the context of community service, involving six teachers as subjects. The program is carried out through three stages: pre-training (observation, interview, and pretest), training (literacy materials based on the DUBT model—Listen, Speak, Read, Write; inclusive education; and positive discipline), and post-training (posttest, classroom observation, reflection, and mentoring). The results showed a significant increase in teacher competence, as shown by the increase in the average pretest score from 57.5 to 84.8 in the posttest. In addition, 83% of teachers are able to implement literacy practices such as reading picture stories, letter cards, reading corners, and dialogue interactions with children. Teachers also began to show acceptance of children's diversity and applied positive discipline without punishment. These findings show that inclusion-based literacy training is effective in improving teachers' pedagogical knowledge and practices. This research emphasizes the importance of developing adaptive, humanist, and equitable literacy as the foundation of early childhood learning.

This Community Partnership Program (PKM) aims to improve the competence of mathematics teachers at Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) in Lumajang Regency in developing ethnomathematics-based teaching materials integrated with Augmented Reality (AR) technology. This program was initiated due to the minimal use of local culture in mathematics learning and the low ability of teachers to develop innovative teaching materials. The activity was carried out in four main stages: socialization, training, technology application, and mentoring and evaluation. The training included an introduction to the concept of ethnomathematics, the preparation of differentiated teaching materials, and the creation of AR-based learning media using Unity 3D, Blender, Geogebra, and Vuforia. The results of the activity showed an increase in teachers' understanding of the concept of ethnomathematics and their ability to integrate the local cultural values of Lumajang into mathematics learning. In addition, teachers successfully produced contextual AR-based interactive teaching materials in line with the spirit of the Merdeka Curriculum. This activity also strengthened collaboration between lecturers, students, and teachers of the MTs Wilker III Mathematics MGMP and became a model for continuous training in the development of innovative learning media based on local wisdom and digital technology.

In the learning process, educators often face challenges in helping students achieve optimal learning outcomes. One of the contributing factors is the dominance of teacher-centered learning models, which frequently leads to low student engagement and reduced motivation. This condition affects students’ curiosity, particularly in Science learning, which requires active participation and exploration. Therefore, innovative teaching materials are needed to encourage student involvement while simultaneously stimulating their curiosity. One alternative that can be utilized is the Student Worksheet (Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik/LKPD), which can be designed systematically and contextually to support active learning. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of using LKPD in enhancing students’ curiosity in Grade VII Science learning at SMPN 1 Sanrobone. The research employed a Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach carried out in two cycles, each consisting of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection stages. The findings indicate a significant increase in students’ curiosity after the implementation of LKPD, as shown by improvements in questioning behavior, interest in the material, and the ability to observe and explore scientific phenomena. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the use of LKPD is effective in fostering students’ curiosity and contributes to a more interactive and meaningful Science learning experience.

This community service program focuses on training teachers at SMKN 1 Malingping in developing formative assessment instruments using the Quizizz and Wordwall platforms. The main objective is to enhance teachers’ competencies in integrating technology into classroom assessment practices, thereby improving the quality of teaching and learning. Formative assessment plays a crucial role in the learning process as it allows teachers to continuously monitor student progress, identify learning gaps, and provide timely feedback that supports both remediation and enrichment. By mastering digital tools such as Quizizz and Wordwall, teachers can design engaging, interactive, and effective assessment activities that align with curriculum objectives while also increasing student motivation and participation. The training was conducted through a workshop model, combining theoretical sessions on formative assessment principles with hands-on practice in creating and implementing online quizzes, interactive games, and customized learning activities. Teachers were guided step-by-step in account creation, content development, and analyzing assessment results for instructional decision-making. Feedback sessions were also integrated to address challenges and share best practices. The results of the training indicated a significant improvement in teachers’ skills and confidence in utilizing Quizizz and Wordwall for formative assessment. Participants demonstrated the ability to design varied assessment formats, adapt content to students’ needs, and effectively interpret assessment data to inform teaching strategies. Moreover, teachers reported increased student engagement when these platforms were implemented in classroom settings. This program highlights the importance of equipping educators with digital literacy skills that are relevant to 21st-century learning demands. The integration of Quizizz and Wordwall not only streamlines the assessment process but also fosters a more dynamic and student-centered learning environment. The experience from SMKN 1 Malingping suggests that similar training initiatives can be replicated in other schools to promote effective, technology-based formative assessment practices.

The use of technology in early childhood and elementary education is becoming increasingly important in the digital era. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of educational games as an interactive learning medium to increase the interest and motivation of elementary school students. This activity was carried out by the KKM group 95 team from Bina Bangsa University on 43 fourth-grade students at Bayak Public Elementary School. The research method used a descriptive quantitative approach through a pre-test and post-test using a Google Form questionnaire. The educational games were developed through the Educaplay platform, which provides various features such as interactive quizzes, crosswords, and picture-matching games. Prior to the intervention, observations were conducted on student learning behavior in the classroom. The results of the initial observations indicated that most students showed little interest in conventional, monotonous learning methods. Therefore, a more engaging approach involving active student participation was needed to rekindle their enthusiasm for learning. During the activity, students were very enthusiastic in participating in the educational games presented. The classroom atmosphere became more lively, and students were seen working together and showing a high curiosity about the material presented through the games. After using the educational games for several sessions, a post-test was conducted to measure changes in students' interest and motivation to learn. Preliminary data analysis results indicate an increase in student interest and motivation scores after participating in educational game-based learning. This indicates that interactive, technology-based approaches have strong potential to improve learning effectiveness at the elementary school level. This study recommends that teachers actively integrate interactive technology into the teaching and learning process. In addition to increasing student engagement, the use of media such as Educaplay can also adapt learning to the digital-native characteristics of today's generation of students.

The Nearpod Implementation Training, attended by ten students from the Indonesian Language Education Study Program was conducted, with the aim of enhancing student engagement in learning and preparing gen-z pre-service teachers to become interactive and innovative educators. this activity was designed based on students’ needs for improved digital literacy and pedagogical competence in designing technology-integrated learning. the method included need identification, in-person training, demonstration of Nearpod features, and hands-on practice in creating interactive learning content. The training evaluation used three instruments: a training evaluation questionnaire, field notes, and a participant assessment rubric. the results revealed significant improvements in five key areas: technological proficiency, student engagement strategies, confidence in digital teaching, creativity, and peer collaboration. Participants with diverse technological backgrounds were able to show meaningful progress due to the inclusive and interactive training approach. these findings emphasize the importance of strengthening pre-service teachers’ competencies through participatory digital tools like Nearpod to address the challenges of 21st century learning.

Improving the quality of education in Indonesia requires continuous efforts to develop teachers' competencies, especially in soft skills related to pedagogical abilities and the use of technology in learning. This community service aims to enhance the soft skills of teachers in the Majelis Dikdasmen PNF PDM of Sorong City through the application of the microteaching method with simple interactive visual media. The microteaching method provides teachers with the opportunity to practice teaching in short sessions, which are then evaluated by peers and facilitators. Additionally, simple visual media such as PowerPoint, learning videos, and infographics are used to enrich the teaching and learning experience. This community service is conducted in the form of theory and practice sessions, followed by group discussions and reflections to strengthen participants' understanding. The results of the service show an improvement in teachers' ability to effectively use visual media, as well as an enhancement in their skills in managing classrooms interactively. This service is expected to significantly contribute to the professionalism of teachers in Sorong City, particularly in improving the quality of the teaching-learning process in non-formal education levels.

The development of interactive learning media is the key to creating quality students. Canva as design application is an effective tool in creating interactive learning media in schools. KKN activities at SMPN 32 Surabaya aim to develop students' creativity through the Canva application to create a creative and innovative generation and realize responsive learning. The activity was held on Thursday 30 November 2023 involving 30 participants from class 7E of SMPN 32 Surabaya. Activities are carried out using a participatory method with 3 implementation stages, namely program planning, program implementation and program assessment. The results of this activity received a positive response with a satisfaction level reaching 78%. Survey results show that 70% of participants will use Canva as a learning medium and 53% of participants will use Canva as a tool to develop creativity.

Students are not only required to be able to memorize but also have to understand and be interested, because if children are interested in the lesson they will naturally find out what they don't know. For this reason, learning using the learning while playing method is implemented so that it can motivate students in learning to become more creative individuals and also active in thinking and solving problems. Tutoring plays a very important role in children's learning development, because what children get is not only from school, with tutoring it can help children's difficulties while at school. Non-formal education is expected to increase students' interest or interest in learning. In non-formal education, students are invited to learn using different methods to formal education in general, non-formal education is more relaxed and fun by introducing something new or interesting things that they don't understand, different from formal education, learning is more fun by playing games. on the sidelines of learning when the child seems to be getting bored with learning.

The issue discussed in this service is to promote community service in literacy learning for children in the community in Kalangsurya village, Karawang district, West Java, Indonesia. The focus in this service is literacy in the form of tutoring for children in the Kalangsurya village environment, Karawang. The limitations discussed in this community service are the literacy of children in the village of Kalangsurya, Karawang in learning. The approach in this service is implementive and 'problem solving'. The purpose of this Community Service activity is to increase children's ability to learn so that children can be assisted and at the same time experience an increase in understanding the content of learning that they are not yet capable of. The benefit of this service is to help children learn subjects that children do in understanding subjects that children have not been able to solve in working on issues or subject topics that children have not been able to solve when studying. The result of this service is that the children are very enthusiastic and experience an increase in learning. The conclusions in this service show that this service with tutoring is very helpful for children in understanding the content of lessons in the village of Kalangsurya, Karawang.

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced the government to enforce a physical distancing policy which is the basis for implementing learning from home. This is also something that must be applied to students at SLB Negeri 2 Bantul. The use of information technology that applies suddenly, not infrequently, makes educators and students surprised and limping in its implementation. However, the learning process must continue so that teachers at SLB Negeri 2 Bantul are challenged to create a learning media that students with special needs can understand. The limited knowledge of teachers at SLB Negeri 2 Bantul in making learning media causes the need for training and mentoring of learning media. One of the technological developments that we can use for making learning media is an application for video editing. This application can help to make videos to improve the quality and effectiveness of learning. Application users are expected to support the activities of SLB Negeri 2 Bantul to participate in competitions and promotions as routine activities that must be done every year. The two needs of these teachers are what make them collaborate to implement training programs based on the required classes. The implementation uses the Classical method and Practices using video recording applications and equipment. Community service will be carried out at SLB Negeri 2 Bantul to support improving skills in using software from basic to advanced levels. The result of this training is that the participants can make their own video creations so that they are eligible to be included in competitions and make video advertisements more professional.

This community service project aims to enhance Sunday School teachers’ ability to use digital media as a tool for children’s faith formation in local churches. The rapid development of information technology requires churches to adapt their educational ministries, including children’s spiritual learning. The training was conducted at the Christian Evangelical Church in Timor (GMIT) Sion Noelbaki Congregation, involving 25 Sunday School teachers. The implementation methods included needs observation, interactive workshops, practical sessions on creating digital Bible content, and direct mentoring in using media such as spiritual videos, PowerPoint, and online platforms (YouTube, Canva, and WhatsApp Groups). Evaluation was carried out through pretest-posttest and participant satisfaction questionnaires. The results showed a 78% increase in teachers’ competence in using digital media after the training. Participants also demonstrated high enthusiasm and commitment to applying digital media in their children’s ministry. This activity had a positive impact on improving the quality of faith education, making Sunday School learning more engaging, contextual, and relevant to children’s lives in the digital era.