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This study examines the implementation of the Duolingo application in teaching English skills to eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Tasifeto Timur. With the increasing integration of technology in education, this research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Duolingo as a tool for enhancing language acquisition and engagementt among learners. Through a mixed-methods approach, the study analyzes student performance, engagement levels, and overall satisfaction with the application compared to traditional teaching methods. The results indicate a significant improvement in vocabulary retention, grammatical proficiency, and conversational skills among students utilizing Duolingo. Additionally, qualitative feedback highlights the app's user-friendly interface and gamified learning experience as motivating factors.

This study aims to examine the opportunities, challenges, and strategies for integrating technology into the learning process. The research is based on the reality that digital technology has significantly transformed the educational landscape. The study employed a literature review and content analysis method using a qualitative approach. Data were collected from various secondary sources such as academic journals, research reports, and relevant literature. The findings indicate that integrating technology into learning offers several opportunities, including improved access to information, support for independent and collaborative learning, and enhanced efficiency in assessment. However, there are notable challenges, including digital inequality, limited infrastructure, and low digital literacy among educators. Therefore, effective strategies such as teacher training, infrastructure reinforcement, the adoption of flexible learning models, and continuous evaluation must be implemented to optimize technology use in education. In conclusion, well-planned and inclusive technology integration has the potential to significantly improve the quality of education.

This study uses a qualitative method to examine the effect of the use of interactive learning media on elementary school students’ learning motivation. The focus of this study is to understand how learning media that involves active interaction can increase students’ interest and enthusiasm in the learning process. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews with teachers and students, and documentation of learning activities. The results of the study indicate that interactive learning media can create a more interesting and enjoyable learning atmosphere, thus triggering a significant increase in student learning motivation. In addition, the use of this media also helps students understand the subject matter more easily and effectively. This study provides an overview that the integration of technology in learning can be an effective strategy to improve the quality of education in elementary schools. These findings are expected to be a reference for teachers and curriculum developers in optimizing the use of interactive learning media to improve student motivation and learning achievement.

This community service program was implemented to strengthen the digital literacy and competencies of health cadres in Simogirang Village, Prambon Sub-district, Sidoarjo Regency, particularly in the recording and management of Posyandu (integrated health service post) data. The initiative responded to ongoing issues stemming from manual documentation methods, which were prone to human error, inefficiency, and lack of integration with regional health information systems. To address these challenges, the program delivered an IT-based training module using a combination of direct instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on simulations. The training emphasized the use of accessible and cost-effective tools such as Google Forms and Google Sheets, designed in alignment with the principles of adult learning (andragogy) and Kurt Lewin’s change management model to facilitate behavioral adaptation and technology acceptance among the participants. A total of 25 health cadres participated in the program. Pre- and post-training evaluations demonstrated significant improvement in digital skills, with 80% of participants achieving a minimum of 85% accuracy in completing digital forms and managing records. In addition, a prototype digital system based on Google Workspace was successfully piloted in two Posyandu locations. This system enhanced the timeliness, accuracy, and integration of health data reporting to local health centers (Puskesmas), offering a scalable and sustainable solution for grassroots healthcare data management. Despite the positive outcomes, the program also identified key challenges, notably limited internet infrastructure and varying levels of prior digital exposure among cadres. These findings underscore the need for continuous mentoring, support from local government stakeholders, and potential investment in digital infrastructure. Overall, the initiative contributes to Indonesia’s broader goals of digital transformation in public health, particularly at the village level.

This community service program focuses on transforming financial management at Pharmacare Pharmacy Ciputat through the integration of digital accounting and strengthening human resource (HR) management. The background to this activity stems from the problem of partners who still rely on manual recording for financial transactions, inventory management, and report preparation. This condition results in inefficiency, late reporting, potential recording errors, and difficulties in strategic decision-making. In addition, limited HR competency in the use of digital accounting technology and the absence of financial standard operating procedures (SOPs) are major obstacles to improving organizational performance. The main objective of this activity is to implement an integrated digital accounting system capable of producing real-time financial reports, increasing inventory management efficiency, and building transparent financial governance. Simultaneously, employee competency is improved through intensive training and mentoring in the use of accounting software and the preparation of financial SOPs. The involvement of students and faculty in this activity aligns with the spirit of Independent Learning and Independent Campus (MBKM) and supports the achievement of the university's Key Performance Indicators (IKU), particularly in providing off-campus experiences and utilizing work results for the community. Through this program, it is hoped that Pharmacare Ciputat Pharmacy can improve operational efficiency, strengthen business sustainability, and provide more optimal healthcare services. More broadly, this activity contributes to community economic empowerment by strengthening the capacity of small businesses in the healthcare sector.

Background: The rapid advancement of digital technologies in the Industry 4.0 era has transformed industrial mechanical systems into highly interconnected and data driven environments through the integration of sensors, the Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, and cyber physical systems. This increasing complexity requires more adaptive and accurate monitoring and prediction methods than conventional simulation approaches, which often face limitations in capturing real time dynamic system behavior. Objective: This study aims to develop a predictive performance model for industrial mechanical systems by integrating Digital Twin technology with Physics Informed Machine Learning in order to improve monitoring accuracy and support predictive maintenance strategies. Methods: This research adopts a data driven modeling and simulation approach by developing a digital representation of an industrial mechanical system that is connected to real time sensor data. The prediction model is constructed using a Physics Informed Neural Network (PINN), which integrates operational data with physical principles governing system dynamics. The research process includes the development of a Digital Twin model, integration of sensor data, training of the PINN model, model validation using experimental data, and evaluation of prediction performance using statistical metrics. Results: The results indicate that the integration of Digital Twin technology and PINN significantly improves the prediction accuracy of industrial mechanical system performance compared with conventional simulation methods and purely data driven machine learning models. The proposed model is capable of representing system dynamics more consistently, accurately following sensor data patterns, and providing strong potential for supporting machine condition monitoring and predictive maintenance strategies in modern industrial environments.

This study explores the integration of blockchain technology with federated learning (FL) to enhance cross-organizational healthcare analytics while ensuring privacy and data security. Federated learning allows multiple institutions to collaboratively train machine learning models without sharing sensitive patient data. Instead, local data is used to train models, and only model parameters are exchanged. However, privacy concerns and data sharing inefficiencies have hindered broader healthcare collaboration. Blockchain, a decentralized ledger technology, addresses these concerns by ensuring data integrity and transparency, providing an immutable and tamper-proof record of all transactions. This study investigates how the combination of blockchain and federated learning can overcome these challenges, facilitating secure and efficient data sharing between healthcare institutions. The study uses synthetic multi-institution healthcare datasets to simulate real-world collaboration scenarios. The blockchain-enabled federated learning system ensures that no raw patient data is shared, significantly reducing the risk of privacy breaches while still allowing healthcare institutions to collaborate on predictive model development. The results show that while there is a slight decrease in model accuracy compared to centralized methods, the trade-off is outweighed by the privacy and security benefits. Blockchain’s integration ensures that model updates are transparent, enhancing trust between institutions and reducing concerns about data integrity. Moreover, the use of blockchain’s smart contracts automates and enforces compliance, further streamlining collaboration. This research contributes to the field by demonstrating how blockchain-integrated federated learning can create a secure, scalable, and privacy-preserving framework for collaborative healthcare analytics. The findings underscore the potential for this approach to enhance healthcare outcomes and improve decision-making across institutions while ensuring patient data protection.

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a transformation in online learning, requiring teachers and lecturers to adapt to educational technology, including Virtual Reality (VR) Tour. However, limited understanding and motivation are the main challenges in implementing this technology. This community service aims to provide practical training in developing VR Tour as an interactive learning media for teachers and lecturers at Rumah Diklat Indonesia. The implementation method involves an online workshop using the Zoom application, which includes a tutorial on creating 360° panoramic photos via Google Street View and processing VR Tour via the Theasys.io platform. Participants also receive technical guidance and hands-on practice sessions. The results show that participants are able to produce VR Tour content for learning, as well as improve their understanding of technology integration in education. This training equips participants with basic skills to develop virtual learning media, expand students' learning access creatively and innovatively. In conclusion, the use of VR Tour has the potential to improve the quality of distance learning, while encouraging educators to continue to adapt to technological developments in the digital era.

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of mathematics learning implementation at SMK Negeri 6 Padang, reviewed from three main stages: preliminary activities, core activities, and closing activities. The method used is a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data collection techniques include participatory observation, in-depth interviews with teachers and students, as well as documentation. The research instruments consist of observation guidelines, interview guidelines, and questionnaires. The results of the study indicate that during the preliminary stage, teachers have conducted apperception but have not yet optimally implemented diagnostic assessments. The core activities are still dominated by conventional methods without the integration of contextual approaches or educational technology. The closing activities fully reflect in-depth reflection and are accompanied by adequate follow-up learning.Overall, the effectiveness of mathematics learning implementation at SMK Negeri 6 Padang is 77.77% in grade X and 77.77% in grade XI, which falls into the effective category. It is necessary to develop innovative learning strategies, utilize technology-based learning media, and enhance student engagement to make the learning process more active, meaningful, and aligned with the needs of vocational education.

The VUCA era (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) requires education systems to equip young people with adaptive, creative, and resilient competencies. One strategic response to this challenge is digital entrepreneurship education. This study reviews academic literature from 2015 to 2025 to explore how digital entrepreneurship education contributes to addressing the dynamics of the VUCA era. Using a literature review approach, sources were gathered from the Scopus database and selected based on relevance. The analysis, conducted descriptively and qualitatively, identifies key findings. The results show that digital entrepreneurship education supports the development of student resilience and adaptability, offers practical experiences through digitalized and project-based learning, and fosters entrepreneurial intention. However, challenges remain, including limited integration of entrepreneurial values and digital ethics, unequal access to technology, educator readiness, and weak cross-sector collaboration. This review highlights the need for innovation in teaching approaches grounded in constructivist pedagogy, along with stronger synergy between education, industry, and technology. When guided strategically and inclusively, digital entrepreneurship education holds strong potential to prepare the next generation for an uncertain and fast-changing world.

Training in creating animated characters using the Scratch application serves as an introduction to block-based programming fundamentals that are simple, easy to operate, interactive, and engaging. This training offers promising competency outcomes, as students can further develop their skills through animated stories, games, or presentations. Since 2018, the Ministry of Education and Culture has promoted the integration of informatics education into the 2013 curriculum, including computational thinking skills, which are essential for both current and future generations. The partner for this community service training activity is the students of MTs Pembangunan Nurul Islam, located in Sarimulya, Setu, South Tangerang. This initiative is a tangible step toward implementing informatics learning through the introduction of block-based programming fundamentals. The training involved stages of introduction, instruction, and guidance in using the application. Based on observations and discussions with the partner school, several issues were identified in learning Information and Communication Technology (ICT). One of the causes is students’ lack of awareness of the importance of learning programming fundamentals, coupled with the stigma that programming is difficult, uninteresting, and boring. To address both technical and management issues, the proposed solutions in this community service program include: first, facilitating and providing guidance on the use of the Scratch application for MTs students, with the hope that they will understand basic programming without fear or difficulty. Second, offering engaging, interactive, simple, and easy-to-understand lessons on basic programming using Scratch, by providing example projects such as creating animated characters. The training program was implemented smoothly, and all participating students enthusiastically followed each stage of the training. Their motivation was encouraged to become familiar with programming, increasing their interest, understanding, and confidence in basic programming skills. The ultimate goal is to foster students' interest, knowledge, and skills while boosting their self-confidence in ICT learning, particularly in basic programming.

The aim of this research is to analyze the development and implementation of contemporary learning methods in the context of Islamic education, highlighting the role of digital transformation in enhancing the effectiveness and relevance of religious education. The approach used is a literature study with a qualitative method, analyzing scientific literature and related credible sources. The main findings indicate that the integration of digital technology such as LMS, interactive videos, and artificial intelligence can enhance student engagement, collaboration, and the development of critical and creative skills, thereby addressing the challenges of the times. However, the limitations of the research include the lack of direct empirical data from field applications and the need for adaptation to local characteristics. The practical implication of this study is the importance of developing teacher competencies and designing a flexible and contextual curriculum to support the effective implementation of this method. The original value of this research lies in the integration of contemporary educational concepts with Islamic educational values, as an innovative solution to meet the needs of adaptive and meaningful education in the global digital era.

This qualitative study explores in-depth the perceptions of students at Universitas Negeri Medan (UNIMED) regarding the influence of educational technology (EdTech) on their learning effectiveness. Amidst the global digital transformation, the integration of digital tools in higher education has become a strategic need to improve the quality of learning. This study used an interpretive phenomenological approach, with semi-structured interviews with 18 undergraduate students from various faculties as the primary data collection method. Data were analyzed through thematic analysis to identify patterns and meanings. The results show that EdTech, through the SIPDA platform, improves accessibility of learning resources, schedule flexibility, and collaboration, but is still hampered by limitations in infrastructure, digital literacy, and pedagogical integration. This study provides contextual insights from Indonesia, with practical recommendations to improve the implementation of EdTech at UNIMED and similar institutions.

The rapid development of digital technology has brought significant changes to the field of education, including movement and dance learning for early childhood. In the context of Early Childhood Education (ECE), technology integration has been proven to enhance engagement, creativity, and cognitive development in children aged 5-6 years. This study aims to examine the extent of technology use in dance learning at RA Bunayya 2. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through observations and interviews with educators. The research findings indicate that technological tools such as projectors and digital screens enhance children's focus, participation, and creativity in dance activities. Additionally, various supporting technologies, including mobile phones, cameras, microphones, and projectors, are utilized to enrich the learning experience, making the educational process more interactive and engaging. However, challenges such as unstable internet connections and varying levels of concentration among children require careful implementation. This study highlights the importance of balancing technology use in ECE, ensuring that digital tools serve as a support rather than replacing conventional pedagogical approaches.

The digital era has brought significant changes in the world of education, especially in strengthening the character of students. This study aims to identify the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in strengthening character education through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach to five selected relevant journal articles published in the last five years. The results of the analysis show that ICT can be strategically utilized in instilling character values such as honesty, responsibility, discipline, empathy, and integrity. The implementation of ICT through learning platforms, digital applications, and technology-based literacy movements has proven to be able to create learning experiences that are morally charged as well as fun. However, the use of ICT also presents challenges such as cyberbullying and misuse of technology that need to be anticipated with digital literacy and ethical mentoring. This research recommends the wise and contextual integration of ICT in character learning to form a generation with strong character and adaptive to the times.

Teachers are under increasing pressure to deliver personalized, standards-aligned instruction while managing time constraints and rising workloads. Traditional lesson planning often limits creativity and adaptability due to its complexity and repetitive demands. In response, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a promising tool to support instructional planning. This study highlights how AI enhances teacher efficiency, simplifies administrative tasks, and supports differentiated, data-driven instruction. However, these benefits require thoughtful and responsible integration. AI adoption must include safeguards for data privacy, ensure algorithmic transparency so teachers understand the basis of system recommendations, and actively mitigate systemic bias that may disadvantage certain learner groups. Most importantly, teachers should remain actively involved in reviewing and adapting AI-generated content to preserve professional judgment and uphold pedagogical integrity.

This research discusses the application of Augmented Reality (AR) technology in teaching traditional dance as a means of increasing the cultural literacy of junior high school students. The research aims to overcome the lack of students' understanding of traditional dance due to the lack of direct interaction with these cultural practices. The research method used a qualitative case study approach. The case study was chosen because it allows researchers to intensively explore the dynamics of learning in a limited context, namely at SMPN 13 Jakarta, and produce a comprehensive understanding of the role of AR technology in building cultural literacy. The results showed that the use of AR in traditional dance learning significantly increased students' interest, participation, and understanding of the cultural values contained in dance. In conclusion, the integration of AR technology in cultural arts learning provides a new alternative in shaping learning that is more contextual, collaborative, and oriented towards strengthening character and local cultural values. This research recommends expanding the use of AR media not only in dance, but also in other cultural arts fields such as music, visual arts, and theater.

Digital transformation in health education opens up innovative opportunities to improve clean and healthy living behavior skills in the adolescent population. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of education through digital media in improving clean and healthy living behavior skills in guidance studio students in Malaysia. The research method uses a mixed-method approach with a participatory action research design that integrates cooperative learning as the main strategy. The subjects of the study involved 32 students of Sanggar Bimbingan Kampung Pandan Malaysia consisting of 18 male students and 14 female students with an age range of 12-16 years. The intervention was carried out for 12 weeks using the "PHBS Digital Learning" application platform that integrates interactive multimedia features, quizzes, virtual simulations, and group discussion forums. Data collection was carried out through validated pre-test and post-test instruments with a Cronbach's Alpha reliability of 0.847. The results showed a significant increase in the composite knowledge score of 56.0% with a very large effect size (Cohen's d = 4.22), while practical skills increased by an average of 63.2% across all indicators. The digital platform facilitated 847 discussion posts with high engagement levels, reaching an average usage duration of 47.3 minutes per session. The transformation of student attitudes experienced a substantial increase from an average score of 2.3 to 4.2 on a scale of 1-5, with behavioral sustainability maintained by up to 78.1% of students in the follow-up evaluation. This study proves that digital media has high effectiveness in improving clean and healthy living behavior skills through the integration of cooperative learning and digital technology that creates a comprehensive and sustainable learning ecosystem.

The information technology revolution has drastically changed the world of education, especially in the context of learning evaluation. The implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers an innovative solution to replace traditional assessment methods that are often unable to measure student competencies comprehensively. With real-time data analysis capabilities, AI can provide more personalized and adaptive assessments, helping students understand their learning process better. This study aims to explore the impact of AI on educational evaluation, identify benefits and challenges, and recommend best practices for AI integration. The method used is a literature review with a descriptive analytical approach, collecting various relevant studies to support the analysis. The results of the study indicate that AI has the potential to revolutionize the education evaluation system in Indonesia by increasing the accuracy and efficiency of assessments. However, challenges such as limited infrastructure and lack of educator competence remain a concern. Therefore, collaboration between the government, educational institutions, and industry is needed to create an adaptive and responsive learning ecosystem. With the right investment in AI technology, the future of learning evaluation is expected to be more accurate and effective, preparing students to face challenges in the digital economy era.

This study aims to examine the role of strategic leadership in realizing ethics and sustainable learning in educational settings. Through study literature analysis, this research investigates theories and findings related to strategic leadership in education and its integration with ethical principles. The findings of this study show that successful strategic leadership not only prioritizes the achievement of organizational goals, but also affirms ethical principles as the basis for decision-making and management of educational institutions. Leaders who uphold ethics can build a school environment that is fair, inclusive and transparent, and ensure the fulfillment of the rights of all parties involved. In addition, educational leaders must have a vision that encourages innovation in the learning process by strengthening the role of teachers, utilizing technology and updating the curriculum that is appropriate and relevant to today's challenges. Continuous learning focuses not only on academic achievement, but also on developing students' character, skills for the 21st century and social responsibility. In addition, far-sighted strategic leadership plays a crucial role in driving innovation in learning and the application of technology to meet global challenges and build a sustainable education system. This research contributes ideas for the development of a responsive, ethical and sustainability-focused educational leadership model.