DIGITAL LITERACY PREFERENCES OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN ENHANCING THE TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESS Dedeh Fardiah, Oji Kurniadi
Faculty of Communication Bandung Islamic University
Abstract
In the digital era, the advancement of information and communication technology (ICT) has significantly influenced education. Learning increasingly relies on technology to create interactive, relevant, and effective experiences. Elementary schools, as the base of formal education, play a key role in fostering digital literacy. Thus, teachers^ ability to integrate technology effectively is crucial for the success of basic education.
However, digital literacy among elementary school teachers in Indonesia varies widely. Preferences in using technology are shaped by ease of use, infrastructure availability, and curriculum relevance. This study explores teachers^ preferences regarding digital literacy and the factors influencing those preferences to optimize learning.
Using a quantitative method, the study involved teachers from the Integrated Islamic School Network (JSIT) in Majalengka Regency. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed descriptively. The results show that instructional videos (35%) are the most preferred media, followed by learning applications (24%) and PowerPoint (18%). These preferences are driven by usability, comfort, training access, and infrastructure support.
Most teachers adopt a blended learning approach that combines digital and traditional methods, while few are fully confident with complete digitalization. Although digital tools are recognized as effective in improving student understanding and engagement, significant challenges remain-especially limited institutional support (36%), time constraints (33%), and training access (29%). The study underscores the importance of institutional support, continuous professional development, and adequate infrastructure to ensure equitable and sustainable digital integration in elementary education.
Keywords: Teacher Preferences, Digital Literacy, Teaching and Learning Process, Elementary School, Educational Technology
