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This study aims to describe the role of digital media in the dynamics of teaching and learning interactions in educational environments. The development of information and communication technology has brought about significant changes in the learning system, where digital media has now become an integral part of teaching and learning activities. The research method used was descriptive qualitative, with data collected through journals and books related to digital-based learning. The results indicate that digital media plays a significant role in increasing the effectiveness and flexibility of the learning process. Digital media helps teachers deliver material more engagingly, facilitates two-way communication between teachers and students, and supports faster and more efficient learning evaluation. However, the use of digital media also creates new dynamics, such as reduced direct social interaction and the emergence of challenges in maintaining student learning motivation. The effectiveness of digital learning is greatly influenced by teachers' digital literacy readiness, student discipline, and the support of school infrastructure and policies.

This study explores the role of principal leadership style in shaping the quality of 21st-century teaching skills among elementary school teachers in Indonesia, with particular attention to leadership practices, challenges encountered, and strategies for improvement. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the research was conducted at SD Negeri 90 Sampulungan, Takalar, South Sulawesi, involving the principal and teachers as participants. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews, direct observations, and documentation to provide a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon. The findings indicate that the principal primarily employed transformational and democratic leadership styles. These approaches motivated teachers by inspiring them with clear visions, serving as role models, and encouraging active participation in decision-making processes. Such leadership practices contributed significantly to teacher engagement and the overall school climate. Teachers, in turn, demonstrated competencies aligned with 21st-century learning demands, particularly through the application of the 4Cs: critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration. They also showed efforts in integrating information and communication technology (ICT) into their teaching practices and implementing interactive classroom management strategies. However, several challenges were identified, including limited availability of facilities, resistance among some teachers toward adopting innovative methods, and the heavy administrative workload that often distracted from instructional focus. To address these issues, the principal implemented various strategies such as organizing continuous professional development training, providing close supervision and mentoring, and offering motivational support to sustain teacher commitment. Overall, the study emphasizes the crucial role of transformational leadership in strengthening teachers’ 21st-century skills and offers practical implications for educational policy development, while also recommending future studies across broader school contexts in Indonesia.

The use of computers in the teaching and learning process aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning. One of the competencies of teachers is applying information and communication technology in learning. Some problems that exist in society, especially in some schools, are the lack of multimedia-based learning materials in the classroom; learning using conventional methods; and the lack of use of information technology among teachers. Therefore, a workshop on how to create multimedia-based materials was proposed. The purpose of this workshop is to train teachers to build from scratch to multimedia-based teaching materials and train them to use information technology tools optimally. Some of the benefits requested are that teachers can learn new knowledge especially about multimedia; applications made by teachers can be used as initial applications to be used as one of the tools to transfer topics or subjects to their students. This workshop was held for one day from May 15, 2025 joining 20 educators from SMP Advent Kabanjahe. The result of this Socialization is the application of learning media teaching materials based on macromedia flash and can be used as one of the tools in the classroom to transfer knowledge to the class.

Education is one of the basic needs in human life which can be said to be good if it is integrated with the needs and developments of the times. Information and communication technology has an important role in the world of education, especially in the learning process. One part of the learning process is evaluation activities. So far, conventional evaluation activities tend to be boring and not innovative. One of the things that can be done to overcome this problem is the development of innovative questions by utilizing information and communication technology (ICT). Therefore, the aim of this community service activity is to improve the ability of teachers in utilizing ICT at Madrasah AIiyah Negeri (MAN) Fakfak in making innovative question instruments using the Hot Potatoes application. This training activity uses lecture, discussion, question and answer and practice methods. Through this training, it is hoped that teachers will have the skills to create innovative question instruments using the Hot Potatoes application. This activity is also expected to improve teachers' abilities in the field of ICT in teaching. Apart from that, this activity is also expected to increase students' motivation in participating in learning evaluations due to innovation in the use of ICT in the learning evaluation process. The results of the questionnaire showed that the teachers were very enthusiastic about the activities carried out and helped them in developing a variety of innovative questions using the hot potatoes application with an average score of 89.78.

Learning technology continues to develop as time goes by. Technology is the science of tools and skills that make humans work more efficiently. The implementation of daily learning often follows technological developments in the world of education, as do teachers and lecturers. In the field of education, technology has an influence on improving the quality of education, types of educational technology, information technology and communication and learning technology have a major role in learning. The role of technology in the field of education is as an information center and doing new things to illustrate learning and determine online learning methods. With increasingly developing technology, it can also provide benefits that have both good and bad impacts. One of the developments in technology has had a good influence by increasing self-openness in terms of expanding knowledge as information for all life in the world across borders, places and times. Negative impacts include changes in behavior, morals, rules or morals of life so that they conflict with the moral rules that apply in society. Therefore, to prevent the negative impact of using technology in learning, it is necessary to supervise parents and educators who work together in carrying out teaching and supervising children in using technology. The presence and function of technology in the world of education provides the development and growth of human resources as a determinant in achieving success in education. This kind of thing is caused by human resources themselves which are still lagging behind in using this technology in training. With today's technological developments in education, there are many new innovations to support learning. In this case, one way is to provide changes in educational facilities which are increasingly increasing and developing rapidly through technology.

Education plays a central role in community development and the enhancement of human resources. In the rapidly evolving digital era, information and communication technology has significantly transformed the education landscape. Technology has become an integral part of the teaching and learning process in schools, bringing both challenges and significant opportunities. Particularly at the Junior High School (SMP) level, subjects like Mathematics, Natural Sciences (IPA), Physics, and Chemistry play a central role in shaping students' foundational knowledge. However, students often have varying levels of understanding and different learning styles. This poses a challenge for teachers trying to meet the diverse learning needs of their students. The use of the same linear teaching methods for all students is often ineffective in such a context. In this research, we employed a literature review methodology. This approach helps summarize and synthesize existing knowledge on the role of technology in enhancing student motivation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. By analyzing trends, findings, and patterns emerging from related literature, we can establish a strong knowledge base for this research. The adaptive learning approach, leveraging technology, has emerged as an intriguing solution. This approach allows for real-time analysis of student learning data and the adjustment of content, material, or teaching methods to suit individual needs. The research highlights the primary benefits of adaptive learning, such as personalized content adjustment, enhanced student motivation, more efficient monitoring and evaluation, and time savings in achieving better understanding. However, the research also acknowledges several challenges, including uneven technology infrastructure, the need for teacher training, and student data protection. Nevertheless, this research emphasizes the importance of adaptive learning in the context of STEM education at the SMP level in the digital era, while recognizing the need for further research to explore the potential of technology in enhancing the quality of education at this level.  

Based on the research findings, the pedagogical competence of teachers at MTs Al Azhar Guluk Manjung Bluto Sub-district Sumenep is relatively good. This is evident through pre-teaching planning, understanding students' characteristics and psychology, mastering teaching materials, utilizing Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and updating teaching materials. Teachers also participate in various specialized training related to teacher competence development, adapt their educational backgrounds to their subjects, present tutorials with student-friendly teaching methods, consult literature related to specific subjects, review test questions before administering them to students, and apply teaching methods suitable for each subject, such as lectures, question-and-answer sessions, and discussions. Regular meetings are held at the beginning of the semester, and evaluations are conducted every three to six months. The implementation of Pedagogical Competence of Teachers at MTs Al Azhar Guluk Manjung Bluto Sub-district Sumenep is at a relatively good level but requires refinement. Challenges faced in implementing pedagogical competence include limited facilities, resources, and limited operational education budget. The solutions to overcome these challenges include utilizing available facilities.      

The teaching method is a method used by a Sunday school teacher in teaching, guiding, advising and directing Sunday school children in understanding the word or works of God by using ICT. However, in reality, Sunday school teachers do not make use of ICT in organizing teaching and learning activities, even though they already understand that ICT greatly supports or helps the child's level of mastery of subject matter as a tool for achieving teaching and learning goals. In this study, the steps taken by the author to examine the literature search method. Literature search includes searching from various sources of literature from magazines, books and other sources to facilitate research, the method is to find material related to the discussion of this article, both physically and digitally or manually. Thus, so that learning can be effective and not boring, Sunday school teachers are required to be able to use ICT as a learning method when teaching. So in this case the Sunday school teacher will find it easier to provide learning as well as children will find it easier to capture and understand learning, not get bored in learning, and will have an interest and curiosity in the lessons being studied. The use of ICT as a teaching method for Sunday school teachers will generate new desires and interests for children and the media can control the pace of learning and provide a comprehensive experience for children from concrete and abstract things. So, teaching methods using information and communication technology will have a major influence or impact on learning outcomes with the desired goals.