Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The rapid advancement of information technology demands digital literacy skills from an early age, including at the elementary school level. However, access and understanding of technology remain limited in non-urban areas such as SD Negeri 08 Padang Cermin. This community engagement program aims to introduce basic computer science concepts and digital literacy to fourth and fifth-grade students through a participatory-educational approach. The implementation involved initial observation, development of engaging learning materials, and hands-on assistance in operating computer devices and basic applications such as Microsoft Word. The results indicate a significant improvement in students’ understanding of hardware, software, digital ethics, and responsible technology use. The program also encouraged active involvement from teachers and parents in supporting technology-based learning. This initiative demonstrates that early digital literacy intervention can serve as a strong foundation for preparing a generation that is adaptive to the demands of the digital era. Keywords: digital literacy, information technology, elementary students, community service, basic computing
Institution: Informatics and Business Institute Darmajaya
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413746205