Designing a Secure Multimedia-Based Digital Learning Platform for Social Studies Instruction to Enhance Digital Literacy and Local Knowledge in Junior High School Students
Keywords:
Digital literacy; Multimedia integration; Social studies learning.Abstract
In the era of digital transformation, societal safety related to digital competencies is increasingly challenged, particularly in the field of education. Educators encounter multiple obstacles in digital learning, including limited internet connectivity and inadequate access to personal devices, exposure to inappropriate content and risks to data security, difficulties in comprehending digital learning materials, and a lack of effective instructional media and resources. Consequently, there is a growing need for secure digital learning environments that integrate multimedia tools, such as animation, augmented reality, games, and audio-visual elements. This study aims to integrate multimedia tools into social studies instruction to enhance digital literacy and local knowledge in junior high school students in Purwakarta Regency. The research adopts a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE model. Participants consisted of 145 students and six teachers from both public and private junior high schools. Data were collected through literature reviews, classroom observations, interviews, focus group discussions, surveys, and attitude assessments. The findings indicate that the developed multimedia resource platform effectively supports educators in designing and delivering instructional materials while simultaneously contributing to the enhancement of students’ digital literacy and local knowledge. The platform facilitates meaningful engagement with culturally relevant content and promotes critical digital skills. However, further improvement is required, particularly in creating a more user-friendly interface and incorporating interactive features, such as discussion forums and incentive mechanisms, to increase student engagement and strengthen 21st-century competencies.
https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.25.5.28
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