Socialization of The Implementation of Digital Literacy for Educators and Students in The Digital Era in Pematangsiantar City

• Published in: JURNAL KREATIVITAS PENGABDIAN KEPADA MASYARAKAT (PKM) Vol. 5; no. 6; pp. 1683 - 1689
• Main Authors: Herman, Herman, Sherly, Sherly, Sinaga, Yanti Kristina, Sinurat, Bloner, Sihombing, Partohap Saut Raja, Panjaitan, Muktar Bahruddin, Purba, Lydia, Sinaga, Juli Antasari Br, Marpaung, Tiarma Intan, Tannuary, Arwin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.06.2022
• ISSN: 2615-0921; 2622-6030
• DOI: 10.33024/jkpm.v5i6.5864

ABSTRACT This activity is a community service activity in the form of socializing the importance of digital literacy in today's era. The purpose of implementing this webinar activity is to add insight in the application of digital literacy for educators and students in the digital era. This community service was conducted by presentation by zoom online with question and answers sessions for participants. This activity was held on September 10, 2021 online using the Zoom Meeting Application. This activity is a series of activities organized by KOMINFO and this activity was carried out in Pematangsiantar city via online which was attended by approximately 150 participants from various professions such as students, teachers, students, and parents. Through the implementation of this activity, the researchers hope that participants can be helped, especially in terms of education in the digital era. Participants gained an understanding of the critical nature of digital literacy in the modern era, as information technology and digital media can have both positive and negative consequences. Assumptions are considered in order to provide socialization and guidance to teachers in order to help them improve and develop their digital literacy skills, ensuring that the transformation of educational development proceeds smoothly and in accordance with the times' dynamics.  Keywords: Socialization, Digital Literacy, Digital Culture, Educators, Students