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Training and Implementation of DIGICOM to Enhance Elementary Science Learning through Community Service Innovation

BERDAYA Indonesian Journal of Community Empowerment · Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024) · pp. 32–38

ISSN
2808-2133
Published
2024-12-31
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

This community service program was conducted to enhance the competencies of elementary school teachers in utilizing the innovative teaching aid Digital Image Creator for Optical Microscope (DIGICOM) to strengthen science learning. The program was motivated by the limited availability of digital microscopes in schools and the low ability of teachers to adapt optical learning technologies. The main objective was to train teachers from the Imam Bonjol Teacher Working Group (KKG) in Banjarnegara Regency to modify conventional optical microscopes into digital microscopes integrated with imaging systems. The training was carried out online through a series of activities including lectures, discussions, camera adapter design workshops, DIGICOM implementation, and mentoring with follow-up evaluations. A total of 51 teachers actively participated in the practice sessions and group projects. The results showed a significant improvement in teachers’ conceptual understanding, technical skills, and motivation to implement DIGICOM in science learning. More than 85% of participants were able to operate the modified tool successfully and apply it in their schools. These findings demonstrate that the implementation of DIGICOM is an effective educational innovation to improve the quality of science learning in elementary schools and strengthen teachers’ digital literacy in science education.

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Ellianawati EllianawatiState University of Semarang17
Ani RusilowatiState University of Semarang9
Tri Joko RaharjoAffiliation unknown8
Putut MarwotoState University of Semarang6
Listiyanto ListiyantoAffiliation unknown5
Pratiwi DwijanantiAffiliation unknown5
Alvian AlvianAffiliation unknown5
Susilo SusiloAffiliation unknown5
Supriyadi SupriyadiAffiliation unknown5
Sujarwata SujarwataAffiliation unknown4
Fitri NurdianaAffiliation unknown4
Diah Nur FitriasariAffiliation unknown4
Rahayu PangestutiAffiliation unknown4
Harianingsih HarianingsihAffiliation unknown3
Sigit SaptonoState University of Semarang3
Sarwi SarwiAffiliation unknown3
Fianti FiantiAffiliation unknown3
Wiwi IsnaeniState University of Semarang3
Hartono HartonoAffiliation unknown3
Sunyoto Eko NugrohoState University of Semarang3
Arif WidiyatmokoState University of Semarang2
Nurul Heni AstutiAffiliation unknown2
Suharto LinuwihAffiliation unknown2
Nuni WidiartiState University of Semarang2
EllianawatiAffiliation unknown2
Sunarno SunarnoAffiliation unknown2
Bunaya Hanif WintribrataAffiliation unknown2
Achmad SopyanAffiliation unknown2
Isa AkhlisState University of Semarang2
Nurbaya NurbayaAffiliation unknown1
Hanida ListianiAffiliation unknown1
Melissa Salma DarmawanState University of Semarang1
Dyah Rini IndriyantiState University of Semarang1
Fidia FibrianaState University of Semarang1

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