Teacher competence in utilizing digital media literacy in education

Year

2019

Publisher

International Conference Computer Science and Engineering
Journal of Physics: Conference Series

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Abstract

This study aims to determine the responses and competencies of teachers in
digital media literacy. This research is a descriptive study using survey methods. The
study sample was 112 Indonesian language teachers in West Sumatra. The instrument
of this study used a questionnaire. The results of the study show that most teachers
have used digital media to assist in the learning process. However, the digital media
used is still limited and not yet diverse. The use of digital media in learning has
positive and negative effects. In order for maximum positive effects to be obtained and
negative effects to be avoided, teacher competence is needed to make it happen. Based
on the results of this study it is recommended that teachers can keep up with the times
by utilizing digital media in learning, both to obtain material so that the use of learning
media, or support the learning methods used.

Keywords

Digital media literacy , competency

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