Implementation of The Jari Cerdik Program to Foster Digital Literacy Culture in MIN 1 Kota Madiun

Abstract

The Ministry of Education and Culture's National Literacy Movement in 2016 was a major step for the government in overcoming the low literacy culture in Indonesia. However, the development of this movement has not met the government's expectations. Many schools still have difficulty implementing a culture of literacy, including digital literacy, due to the lack of role models and uniform education from the government regarding this program. Among the schools that pay attention to this is MIN 1 Madiun City. This school develops digital literacy in the learning field called Jari Cerdik. This program is in the form of a learning video which can be accessed on the MIN 1 Madiun City YouTube channel. This research uses descriptive research methods using a qualitative approach. In collecting data, researchers used several techniques, namely through interviews with related parties. Meanwhile, the data validity checking technique uses triangulation techniques and uses data analysis techniques, namely inductive, which is to start analyzing the data and lead to general conclusions. In this way, the Jari Cerdik program succeeded in increasing students' understanding of learning material, marked by increased test scores, students were more productive in using digital media as a learning tool, learning became more interactive and optimal, making it easier for teachers to direct learning towards achieving learning goals.