Enhancing Technology Literacy Competence among Elementary School Teachers in the Era of Educational Digitalization

Wawan Syahiril Anwar; Yudhie Suchyadi

doi:10.56741/IISTR.ijlree.001934

Authors

Wawan Syahiril Anwar
wawan.syahiril.anwar@unpak.ac.id
Universitas Pakuan https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6266-1709
Yudhie Suchyadi Universitas Pakuan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4462-1138

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56741/IISTR.ijlree.001934

Keywords:

Digital Learning, Educational Innovation, Industrial Revolution 4.0, Teacher Competence, Technology Literacy

Abstract

Enhancing national competitiveness in education, particularly at the elementary level, is essential in addressing the challenges of the Educational Revolution 4.0. Teachers, as the key agents of educational transformation, require continuous capacity building in digital and technological literacy to maintain professional excellence and instructional relevance. This community engagement program aimed to strengthen elementary school teachers’ competencies in technology literacy as part of their pedagogical and professional development. The implementation was conducted through a two-phase process focused on integrating technology-based learning media into classroom practices. Data were collected through observations, discussions, and evaluation instruments to assess teachers’ progress. The findings revealed significant improvements in teachers’ ability to utilize digital tools, design innovative instructional media, and apply technology-based learning strategies effectively. Moreover, participants demonstrated increased confidence in sharing educational innovations through scientific publications. The results underscore that developing teachers’ technology literacy not only enhances the quality of learning but also supports sustainable professional growth and contributes to the advancement of digital education ecosystems in elementary schools.

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Author Biographies

Wawan Syahiril Anwar, Universitas Pakuan

is a lecturer at Universitas Pakuan, Bogor, Indonesia, in the Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program. He teaches courses including Basic Concepts of Elementary School Physics, Educational Management, and Learning Evaluation. His academic interests focus on teacher professional development, instructional innovation, and educational assessment in primary education. He is actively involved in research and academic service supporting teacher competence development. (email: wawan.syahiril.anwar@unpak.ac.id).

Yudhie Suchyadi, Universitas Pakuan

is a permanent lecturer in the Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program at Universitas Pakuan, Bogor, Indonesia. He is currently pursuing a Doctoral Program in Educational Management. His research focuses on educational management, supervision, classroom management, human resource development, and educational studies. He actively participates in research and partnership programs to improve institutional quality and teacher professionalism. (email: yudhie@unpak.ac.id).

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