INTERNALIZATION OF DIGITAL LITERACY AND INTERNET ETHICS GROUNDED IN RELIGIOUS CHARACTER THROUGH INTERACTIVE MENTORING FOR STUDENTS AT MI MIFTAHUL FALAH, CIKARAMAS VILLAGE
TL;DR
Findings indicate that a participatory approach supported by interactive companion media is effective in bridging the digital literacy gap while strengthening the values of akhlakul karimah (noble moral character).
Abstract
The gap between high access to technology and low digital literacy remains a major challenge for students at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) in rural areas. This community service research aims to internalize basic digital literacy and internet ethics based on religious character among sixth-grade students at MI Miftahul Falah, Cikaramas Village. The study employed the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method, involving 27 students as active participants. The activities were carried out through the use of interactive companion media designed to facilitate students' understanding of data privacy, the risks of cyberbullying, and proper communication etiquette in digital spaces. The results demonstrated significant achievements: 85% of the students were able to identify the risks of personal data breaches, while 80% applied the principles of politeness in online interactions. These findings indicate that a participatory approach supported by interactive companion media is effective in bridging the digital literacy gap while strengthening the values of akhlakul karimah (noble moral character). The program also produced a digital module that can be sustainably utilized by the school.