Penguatan Kompetensi Digital bagi Guru dalam Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Interaktif Berbasis Web

Abstract

The transformation of learning in the digital era positions technological competence as a key skill for elementary school teachers, aligning with the need for instruction that is interactive and relevant to students accustomed to using gadgets from an early age. However, the integration of digital competence into teaching practices remains suboptimal, particularly at the elementary school level. Preliminary observations of teachers at SDN Kusumodilagan, Surakarta, revealed that most still relied on conventional methods and had not independently utilized web-based interactive learning media. This community service initiative aimed to enhance teachers' digital competence through the development of web-based interactive learning media using WordPress. Conducted in May 2026 at SDN Kusumodilagan, the program employed a collaborative approach—comprising brainstorming, expert presentations, discussions, hands-on practice, dissemination, and mentoring—structured into preparation, implementation, and evaluation phases. The results demonstrated improved teacher understanding, evidenced by a rise in the average score from 80.89 (pre-test) to 98.67 (post-test) and an N-Gain of 0.93 (high category). Positive outcomes were also reflected in the web-based interactive learning media developed by the participants. Furthermore, the findings indicate that the enhancement of digital competence is optimized through post-training monitoring and evaluation, which facilitated in-depth discussions regarding the training's implementation and potential improvements. Consequently, this series of activities holds the potential for replication in other elementary schools with similar characteristics.