Teacher Professional Development in the Application of Digital Communication in Elementary Education: A Study of the Quality and Effectiveness of Teaching in the Technology Era

Muhamad Hanif  Fuadi; Muji  Agustini; Aar Khariatul  Maslamah

doi:10.55927/melas.v1i1.11692

Authors

Muhamad Hanif Fuadi Institut Nahdlatul Ulama Tasikmalaya
Muji Agustini Universitas Terbuka Bandung
Aar Khariatul Maslamah Sekolah Dasar Islam Terpadu (SDIT) Ibnu Khaldun Lembang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/melas.v1i1.11692

Keywords:

Teacher Professional Development, Digital Communication, Educational Technology, Elementary Education, Learning Quality, Digital Teaching

Abstract

This study examines teacher professional development in the use of digital technology for communication and teaching in elementary education, focusing on the Integrated Islamic Elementary School (SDIT) Ibnu Khaldun Lembang. This study examines five main aspects: teacher digital skills development, effectiveness of using digital technology in teaching, impact of digital technology implementation on learning quality, obstacles in professional development, and challenges related to infrastructure and ongoing training. The results of this study indicate that the use of digital technology significantly increases student interaction and engagement in learning, but there are still obstacles in teacher access and mastery of technology. This study offers recommendations for a more holistic professional development program to improve teacher competence in the digital era

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