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This study aims to determine the effect of digital media use on children's academic achievement. Rapid technological developments have made digital media a crucial part of the modern educational process. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study provides an in-depth description of how digital media is used in learning activities and its impact on student learning outcomes. Data were collected through observations, interviews, and documentation of students, teachers, and parents involved in the technology-based learning process. The results indicate that digital media plays a significant role in increasing children's interest and motivation in learning, enriching their knowledge base, and helping them understand the material more effectively. However, the study also found that excessive, unsupervised use of digital media can lead to decreased concentration, the development of procrastination, and decreased social interaction among students. Therefore, the use of digital media needs to be balanced with guidance and supervision from teachers and parents to ensure its use remains aligned with educational goals. In conclusion, digital media has significant potential to improve children's academic achievement when used wisely, purposefully, and in accordance with each student's individual learning needs.

This study aims to develop an interactive learning media based on Genially Hybrid for the topic of the Human Reproductive System in senior high schools, aligned with the 2024 National Curriculum. The research employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE model, focusing on the development stage. The final product consists of three main media: (1) interactive presentation, (2) digital board game, and (3) “Family 100” game show. Each medium was designed according to Mayer’s Multimedia Principles and Cognitive Learning Theory to enhance students’ engagement and conceptual understanding. The results show that Genially Hybrid media successfully integrates visual, verbal, and interactive components that support both face-to-face and online learning flexibly. These media not only enrich learning experiences but also improve students’ motivation and collaboration in mastering abstract biological concepts. This innovation is expected to serve as an initial model for developing effective and adaptive digital learning media that meet the demands of the Society 5.0 era and the 2024 National Curriculum.

This study is motivated by the rapid development of social media, which has become an inseparable part of children’s lives in the digital era. While children gain educational and creative benefits from social media, they are also exposed to risks from negative content such as violence, pornography, and consumerist behavior, as reported by KPAI (2023) and data from We Are Social & Hootsuite (2024). To analyze this phenomenon, a library research method with a qualitative approach related to the development of children’s thinking patterns, and child protection regulations, aiming to gain a comprehensive understanding of social and juridical implications. The results indicate that social media plays a dual role in shaping children’s thinking: providing positive impacts through learning and creativity, while also posing potential negative influences if not properly supervised. Therefore, synergy is required between law enforcement based on Law Child Protection and Law Information and Electronic Transactions, parental supervision, and adequate digital literacy, so that social media can be used as an educational and safe tool for healthy child development.

Digital literacy is a crucial competency for teachers. Accelerating digital literacy for elementary school teachers is not only about mastering digital tools and applications, but also about changing mindsets and approaches to teaching. There are three impacts for teachers and students if teachers are unable to master digital competencies: 1) teachers are less able to keep up with the latest technological developments; 2) teachers are unable to filter and process the latest information, resulting in a tendency towards misinformation; 3) students are less able to absorb the latest information and thus misuse the wrong sources of information. Given these impacts, training and mentoring are needed for elementary school teachers in Songgom District to acquire the right digital skills so that elementary school teachers can maximize their potential. Elementary school teachers in Brebes Regency still do not have good digital competencies. If left unchecked, more and more teachers will lack digital competency. This can lead to a lack of technology-related information that students can use to support their learning. Furthermore, inadequate technology skills can hinder differentiated learning within the independent curriculum. The Community Service Program, initiated by professors and lecturers with expertise in digital literacy and language, is highly relevant to the needs of teachers in Brebes Regency. Elementary school teachers are developing digital competencies by implementing interactive quiz-based learning and Canva-based learning media. These competencies can be applied by teachers in the classroom. Students are expected to absorb the material more meaningfully. Learning through the application of digital literacy by teachers will increase student interest and engagement in learning the material.

The need to strengthen literacy in Indonesian language learning requires teachers to be innovative in designing assessment instruments that are relevant to current developments. One approach that can be used is the application of multimodal texts, namely texts that combine various communication modes such as writing, images, sound, and symbols to convey meaning more comprehensively. This community service program was carried out with the aim of improving the competence of Indonesian language teachers at the junior high school level throughout Sragen Regency in developing literacy questions based on multimodal texts that align with the demands of the Independent Curriculum. The activity was carried out through two months of intensive training and mentoring, which included a theoretical understanding of the concept of multimodal texts, analysis of sample questions, and practice in developing literacy-based assessment instruments. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in teachers' understanding of the principles of multimodal texts and their ability to design questions that challenge students' critical and creative thinking skills. Through this program, teachers not only gained new knowledge but also were motivated to be more adaptive to developments in digital media and innovation in learning. Thus, this activity contributed to improving the quality of Indonesian language learning that is contextual, interactive, and meaningful for students.

This study aims to develop an innovative learning medium in the form of a board game titled “ReproQuest: Adolescent Reproductive Health” to introduce and enhance students’ understanding of adolescent reproductive health at SMP Negeri 16 Kota Serang. The development process employed the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) with eighth-grade students as research subjects selected through purposive sampling. The stages included analyzing student needs, designing an interactive game concept, and conducting feasibility and effectiveness tests. The feasibility assessment results showed an average score of 86.3% (categorized as highly feasible), consisting of 72.87% from linguists, 92.85% from media and material experts, and 87.5% from practitioners. A limited trial involving 10 students demonstrated improved understanding of reproductive health, with 70% of students achieving a moderate level and 30% reaching a high level of comprehension. These findings indicate that the “ReproQuest” board game is feasible, engaging, and effective as a learning medium and guidance tool to promote reproductive health education among adolescents. Moreover, it serves as an enjoyable and participatory learning alternative that fosters positive attitudes and awareness of reproductive health among junior high school students.

This study aims to describe the use of the Crossword Puzzle Game Application (TTS) as a learning medium to increase students' involvement and understanding in the learning process. The rapid development of technology demands educational innovation, and gamification, especially in the form of mobile TTS game applications, offers attractive and accessible solutions. Using qualitative research methods with a phenomenological approach, data was collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis from selected groups of students and teachers who had used the application. The results of the study show that this application effectively increases the motivation, activeness, and vocabulary memory of students. In addition, TTS games provide challenges that spark curiosity and encourage collaboration between learners while solving puzzles. The app also provides a fun, interactive, and adaptive learning environment to individual learning needs, moving away from traditional methods that tend to be monotonous. This study concludes that the TTS Game Application is a very effective, interesting, and relevant educational tool for modern learners and has the potential to be applied to a wide range of subjects.

This research aims to: (1) differentiated biology learning tools with ethnoscience content, (2) determine the practicality of differentiated biology learning tools with ethnoscience content and (3) determine the effectiveness of differentiated biology learning tools with etnoscience content in improving critical thinking skills and environemantal literacy of phase E student. This study is a development research using the Design and Development Research model, which adopts the ADDIE development model comprising five stages: (1) analysis, (2) design, (3) development, (4) implementation, and (5) evaluation. The research method used is the Quasi-Experimental Design with a Nonequivalent Control Group Design approach. Data analysis includes normality tests, Levene's homogeneity test, and the Normalized Gain Score (N-Gain Score) test. The limited trial involved 30 eleventh-grade students from SMA Negeri 1 Simpangkatis. The field trial involved tenth-grade students from the same school, consisting of 31 students in the experimental class and 30 students in the control class. The data collection instruments consisted of questionnaires to gather responses from experts, teachers, and students regarding the biology learning tools, as well as tests to measure students' critical thinking skills and environmental literacy. Instrument validity was ensured through content validation by subject matter experts and media experts. The practicality of the learning tools was evaluated based on feedback from teachers and students. The results of the study showed that: (1) the developed biology learning tools were rated as highly feasible by experts; (2) the tools were considered highly practical by both teachers and students; and (3) the tools were effective in improving students' critical thinking skills and environmental literacy. This effectiveness was supported by the average gain score analysis in the experimental class, which was 0.71 for critical thinking skills (high category) and 0.57 for environmental literacy (moderate category).

Village infrastructure development plays an important role in improving community welfare. However, public opinion regarding the condition of infrastructure is often not analyzed comprehensively and based on data. This study aims to analyze public opinions toward infrastructure in Malitidari Village using the Unsupervised Learning method with the Orange application. The data were collected from public comments on social media and digital surveys, which were then processed in text format. The analysis process includes data preprocessing, tokenization, vectorization, and the application of a clustering algorithm to group opinions into several categories without prior labeling. The Orange application was used due to its ability to visualize data analysis workflows interactively and efficiently. The results of this study show that public opinions can be grouped into several main clusters: positive opinions related to the development of roads and public facilities, and negative opinions concerning delays and unequal quality of infrastructure. Based on these findings, the Unsupervised Learning method is proven effective in illustrating public perceptions of village infrastructure conditions. The results are expected to serve as a reference for the village government in planning and improving the quality of infrastructure development in Malitidari Village  

The community service program titled “Digital Literacy Transformation through Canva as a Strategic Step for Strengthening Education and Empowering the Potential of Susukan Village toward Independence” was implemented to enhance the digital literacy competencies of rural communities, particularly among youth. This initiative was motivated by the low level of digital-based educational literacy, limited use of interactive learning media, and the lack of promotional content supporting the creative economy in Susukan Village. The implementation method employed a community-based empowerment approach through five main stages: socialization, training, technology application, mentoring and evaluation, and the establishment of the Village Digital Literacy Center. The training was conducted through hands-on practice, including the introduction of basic Canva features, the creation of interactive learning media, and the development of village branding content. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in participants’ skills: 80% were able to produce at least three usable designs, 72% successfully created independent educational or promotional content, and participant satisfaction reached 91%. Moreover, participants’ digital literacy scores increased to 82.4 after the training. The establishment of the Village Digital Literacy Center serves as a strategic step to ensure program sustainability and autonomous knowledge transfer at the local level. Overall, this activity successfully promoted digital literacy transformation in Susukan Village, strengthened the community’s ability to utilize technology for education and local potential empowerment, and fostered an adaptive and self-reliant village in the digital era.  

This community service activity aimed to enhance the self-confidence of early childhood learners through the Janger Dance Movement, used as an art- and culture-based learning medium. The program was implemented at TK Prawidya Dharma in Demulih Village, Bangli, involving children aged 5–6 years and their teachers. A qualitative descriptive method was applied using the Participatory Action Learning System (PALS) approach, which emphasizes active engagement, reflection, and participatory learning. The results showed a significant improvement in the children's self-confidence, evidenced by their increased willingness to perform in public, improved social interaction, and more expressive emotional behavior. Teachers also benefited from enhanced pedagogical competence, particularly in integrating cultural and artistic elements into meaningful classroom practices. The Janger Dance Movement proved to be an effective pedagogical strategy for fostering self-confidence, independence, and social development in early childhood education. This approach not only helped children build self-esteem but also encouraged them to engage in creative expression, while allowing teachers to gain valuable experience in incorporating cultural arts into their teaching practices.

The development of digital technology has made social media an integral part of children's lives, including students of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI). This study aims to explore the impact of social media on the language patterns of class 5C students at MI Hasyim Asy'ari. Using a qualitative method with a case study approach, data were obtained through semi-structured interviews and participant observations of 14 students who regularly access social media. The findings show that platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube are the main sources of new vocabulary acquisition, such as the terms "kepo", "narsis", and "anjir". These words reflect changes in students' language styles that are increasingly informal and often deviate from standard Indonesian language rules. Although social media can contribute to enriching vocabulary and increasing children's interest in communicating, negative impacts such as the dominance of slang, misuse of meaning, and reduced concern for the correct use of Indonesian are also very real. Therefore, the role of educators and parents in supervising and directing the use of social media is very important. The language learning curriculum in schools needs to be adjusted to the development of the digital era without abandoning appropriate linguistic values. With the right strategy, social media can be used as a useful language learning tool without reducing the essence of Indonesian as a national identity.

This study aims to analyze and design Al-Islam learning media on the material of emulating the stories of the apostles Ulul Azmi through an engaging and effective digital storytelling approach to improve the understanding of fifth-grade students at SD MUTU Nunukan. Al-Islam learning, which emphasizes moral and spiritual values, requires innovative media to help students better understand and internalize exemplary attitudes from the prophets. The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE model, which is limited to two stages: analysis and design. The analysis stage focuses on identifying student characteristics, learning needs, and curriculum requirements related to Al-Islam subjects. Meanwhile, the design stage involves planning digital storytelling-based learning media that integrates visual, audio, and narrative elements aligned with learning objectives. The designed media is expected to support student-centered learning, increase motivation, and make learning activities more meaningful. Through digital storytelling, students are encouraged to actively engage with the content, understand the moral values of the apostles Ulul Azmi, and apply these values in daily life.

Learning Hajj rituals requires innovation to overcome the limitations of available media, one of which is through the utilization of the integration of the Android platform with Augmented Reality technology. The Muslim Sadiq application on smartphones displays 3D objects related to the practice of Hajj rituals. This study aims to explain the design of interactive media based on Augmented Reality as an innovation in learning Hajj rituals, expected to improve student understanding through a more visual, interactive, and contextual learning experience. This media design method adopts two stages of the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation), namely the needs analysis and media design stages. This study reveals that learning Hajj rituals requires interactive and applicable media to overcome the gap between theoretical understanding and the practice of Hajj worship in real life. The designed media utilizes AR technology to create a simulation of Hajj implementation and supports experience-based learning. Although the design has considered technical and pedagogical aspects, this media is still in the design stage and has not been tested or implemented directly. Therefore, further research is needed to assess the effectiveness of this media in learning Hajj rituals.

Bullying is one of the most common forms of violence still occurring in schools, causing serious impacts on students’ psychological conditions and social development. Various efforts have been made to reduce bullying cases, yet communicative campaign media that match the characteristics of the digital generation remain limited. This study aims to develop educational media based on interactive motion graphics designed with Visual Communication Design principles to support anti-bullying digital campaigns in schools. The research stages include designing the main characters using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, separating body parts in vector format for easier animation, importing the files into Adobe Character Animator, and synchronizing movements, facial expressions, and voices through dubbing processes. The final product is an interactive animation entitled “Berani Bicara, Berani Membela” (Dare to Speak, Dare to Defend), which features three main scenes: bullying in a school corridor, peer support in the classroom, and reporting the case to the guidance counselor. The findings indicate that this media provides a more engaging and interactive learning experience while effectively delivering moral messages. The animation not only emphasizes the importance of victims’ courage to report bullying but also highlights peer support and the school’s role in providing protection. Therefore, interactive motion graphics can serve as an alternative digital campaign strategy that is relevant, easily accepted by young generations, and has the potential to foster safe, inclusive, and friendly school environments for all students.

The development of digital technology has changed global business patterns, including in Indonesia, through the growth of e-commerce, social media, and online platforms. This change opens up great opportunities for students as the educated young generation to develop online businesses. This research aims to explore students' online business readiness from a digital mindset perspective through a phenomenological study approach among students in Malang. The research focuses on online business readiness, digital mindset, attitudes towards technology, and the contribution of entrepreneurship learning, which are analyzed using the Theory of Planned Behavior framework(Ajzen, 1991) and Entrepreneurial Mindset Theory. The research used qualitative methods with in-depth interviews with online business students. The results show that students have a basic understanding of digital business, especially in utilizing social media and marketplaces. A positive attitude towards technology has been formed, indicated by perceived benefits and ease of use. However, a gap emerges between technical skills and long-term strategic planning capabilities. Innovation and problem-solving tend to be reactive, simply following trends, while psychological resistance such as fear of fraud and data security remain barriers. This research confirms that online business readiness is not only determined by technical skills, but also by the strengthening of an adaptive, innovative digital mindset. This research confirms that online business readiness is not only determined by technical skills, but also by strengthening an adaptive, innovative, and resilient digital mindset.The novelty of this research is the integration of TPB and Entrepreneurial Mindset Theory to understand students' readiness to face digital business challenges.

This article examines the development of students' digital competencies through the Merdeka Belajar – Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Internship Program at the Regional Civil Service Agency (BKD) Office of Central Kalimantan Province. The MBKM policy aims to improve student competencies through flexible learning outside the campus, including internships that bridge the academic theory of the Islamic Education Management Study Program with workplace practices. The research method used a task-based participatory approach over a period of 4 months (July-November 2023), with intensive guidance from BKD staff and academic advisors, focusing on documenting routine activities, multimedia editing, and content production for social media. The results show that students successfully documented 12 morning assemblies, 8 morning exercises, and more than 15 BKD Head events, as well as educational content such as the “ASN Berakhlak” series published on Instagram @bkdprovkalteng, increasing the engagement rate through editing with Canva. The discussion emphasized the effectiveness of link and match in developing digital skills, creativity, and resilience, supported by relevant research references. The conclusion stated that this program was effective in preparing graduates for work, with recommendations for expanding digital ethics training and broader collaboration. This article contributes to the understanding of MBKM practices in local government agencies.

This study aims to develop a contextual-based mathematics learning module to improve mathematical numeracy literacy among fourth-grade elementary school students, particularly on arithmetic operations. This research employed a Research and Development (R&D) design using the ADDIE development model consisting of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation stages. The research subjects were 22 fourth-grade students at SDN 2 Siryawangi. The instruments used included expert validation sheets, teacher and student response questionnaires, and numeracy literacy tests. Data were analyzed using a qualitative descriptive approach supported by the N-Gain test to measure students’ improvement after using the module. The findings indicate that the developed module meets the criteria of validity, practicality, and effectiveness. This is supported by the validation results from material and media experts, each obtaining an average score of 95%, which is categorized as highly valid. In addition, teacher responses of 75% and student responses of 88% show that the module is practical and feasible to be used in the learning process. Furthermore, the effectiveness test results, based on an N-Gain score of 84%, demonstrate a high-level improvement in numeracy literacy. Therefore, this module is feasible to be implemented as an alternative teaching material for contextual learning in elementary schools.

In this study, an interactive learning medium was developed to practice German A1-level vocabulary with the theme “Freizeit”, based on a website created using Genially. This research is classified as development research, in which the development process of the learning medium employed the ADDIE model, consisting of five stages: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The study was conducted in the German Language Education Study Program at Universitas Negeri Medan. The research data consisted of vocabulary on the theme “Freizeit”, taken from the Netzwerk textbook and other online sources. The research subjects were second-semester students of the 2024 cohort. The instruments used included questionnaires, pretest and posttest, expert validation sheets, and documentation. The results of the validation from media experts and material experts indicated that the medium was suitable for use in learning, with scores of 92% and 89%, respectively. The trial conducted with students showed a positive response with an average score of 91%. The students’ average pretest score was 58.3, which increased to 84.7 in the posttest. Statistical tests revealed that the calculated t-value (12.45) was greater than the critical t-table value (2.045), indicating a significant difference between the pretest and posttest results. Thus, the use of the Genially interactive learning medium proved effective in improving German A1 vocabulary mastery and was able to create a more engaging and interactive learning atmosphere while supporting independent learning.

Traditional games are an important part of cultural heritage rich in educational, social, and moral values. However, technological developments in the modern era have led children in Merangin Regency to abandon traditional games. They spend more time with gadgets, causing a decline in social interaction and awareness of local culture. Among various types of traditional games, congklak has become one of the least played. This situation encouraged designers to create an educational and engaging medium for children. As a solution, an Illustrated Book of the Traditional Game Congklak of Merangin Regency was designed as both a learning medium and an effort to preserve local culture. The illustrated book was chosen because it can convey messages visually and verbally in an appealing way, making it easier for readers to understand the story and the values contained within it. The design process used the 4D method (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate) with 5W+1H analysis to meet design needs. In addition to the main book, supporting media such as posters, x-banners, t-shirts, tumblers, tote bags, bookmarks, and e-books were also developed. The design feasibility test obtained a score of 90%, categorized as very feasible, covering aspects of storyline, illustration, layout, and language. The content feasibility test achieved a score of 100%, also categorized as very feasible, including cultural, cognitive, social, and character education values. This book is declared highly feasible and effective as a learning medium as well as a means of preserving the local culture of Merangin Regency.