Strengthening Digital Citizenship Values in Pancasila dan Civics Learning in the 21st Century

Abstract

The main problem in this research is that developments in the field of information technology bring various influences such as in the form of community participation when using digital media so that the idea emerges, namely the concept of digital citizenship. In order for digital citizenship to be utilized in building the quality of education in Indonesia, a strategy for Civics teachers is needed in implementing the digital citizenship component as a learning resource. The results of this study found that: 1) The teacher’s strategy in learning PPKn has been very neatly arranged starting from preparing the planning, mental, foundation, material from both the guidebook or the teacher’s handbook, it is mandatory to see or study material on the internet, both Youtube and Google, what is it about what will be taught. 2) Even though it has been implemented well, there are still obstacles in implementing the digital citizenship component as a learning resource, some of which are about insufficient electrical resistance, the large number of LCDs used simultaneously resulting in frequent blackouts, and the limited internet quota provided for a certain room. 3) The existence of the internet or digital media has a very special impact on Civics learning, educators and students will be greatly assisted in finding information related to learning, making lessons not boring and teaching practices more flexible.