The Implementation of Digital Literacy as an Effort to Build Digital Citizenship in SMP Negeri 4 Percut Sei Tuan

Abstract

The rapid development of Science and Technology (Science and Technology) has an impact on all aspects of life including education. This condition indirectly requires students to have the ability to sort out the content and information they get through the internet network or commonly referred to as digital literacy. The purpose of writing this article is to find out how the implementation of digital literacy at SMP Negeri 4 Percut Sei Tuan so that they can master technological developments. This research uses Descriptive Qualitative method with a scientific setting, the purpose is to interpret the phenomena that occur in the current environment, data obtained through observation, interviews and documentation. The results of this study are First, digital skills, namely giving digital-based assignments or projects. Second, digital culture by integrating digital citizenship values into school rules and culture/activities so that students can understand their rights and responsibilities in carrying out their role as good digital citizens. Third, digital ethics is providing an understanding of digital ethics through classroom learning and socialisation to students and parents. Fourth, digital safety, which provides an understanding and how to create strong passwords and how to keep them confidential.