Strengthening Digital Literacy through Social Studies Learning to Foster Digital Citizenship among Elementary School Students
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https://doi.org/10.56404/jels.v6i1.372Keywords:
Digital Literacy, Social Studies Learning, Digital Citizenship, Elementary School, Case StudyAbstract
This study aims to describe the implementation of strengthening digital literacy through Social Studies learning to foster digital citizenship among students at SD Negeri 25 Banda Aceh. The study employed a qualitative approach using a case study design. The research participants consisted of the principal, the fifth-grade teacher, and fifth-grade students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis, and were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, which includes data collection, data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. Data trustworthiness was ensured through source triangulation, technique triangulation, and member checking. The findings revealed that digital literacy was systematically integrated into the planning, implementation, and evaluation stages of Social Studies instruction through the use of various digital learning media, including instructional videos, interactive presentations, online learning platforms, and internet-based information resources. This implementation enhanced students' ability to access, evaluate, and communicate information critically while strengthening key dimensions of digital citizenship, including digital ethics, responsibility, digital security, and respect for intellectual property rights. The successful implementation was supported by the principal's leadership, teachers' digital competence, the availability of digital learning facilities, and students' enthusiasm. However, several challenges were identified, including limited access to digital devices, varying levels of students' digital competence, and insufficient parental support in supervising technology use. This study concludes that Social Studies learning plays a strategic role in integrating digital literacy while fostering digital citizenship among elementary school students. Therefore, sustained collaboration among schools, teachers, parents, and policymakers is essential to enhance the effectiveness of its implementation.
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