Irene Rosalina
Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Nurul Islam

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Social Media as an Informal Learning Environment: Opportunities and Risks for Student Development Maryanti Sawitry; Irene Rosalina; Vita Pujawanti Dhana; Harlina Harja; Nurul Huda
Journal Emerging Technologies in Education Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jete.v3i4.2509

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Background. Social media platforms have increasingly become informal learning environments where students engage in knowledge sharing, collaboration, and skill development outside formal educational settings. Purpose. This study aims to explore the opportunities and risks associated with social media as an informal learning environment, focusing on its influence on cognitive, social, and emotional development. Method. A mixed-methods research design was employed, combining surveys of 250 students with semi-structured interviews to capture qualitative insights into learning behaviors, engagement patterns, and perceived benefits and drawbacks of social media usage. Results. Findings indicate that students leverage social media for collaborative learning, problem-solving, and information seeking, enhancing critical thinking and communication skills. However, exposure to inaccurate content, online distractions, and social comparison negatively impacted focus, motivation, and emotional well-being.   Conclusion. The study concludes that while social media can serve as a valuable informal learning environment, structured guidance, digital literacy education, and awareness of potential risks are essential for maximizing benefits and mitigating harms.
Future Literacies through Digital Narratives: Preparing Students for the Storytelling Society of Tomorrow Ida Bagus Purwa Sidemen; Ni Nyoman Wahyu Adi Gotama; Ida Ayu Putu Sari; Irene Rosalina; Sokha Dara
International Journal of Educational Narratives Vol. 3 No. 5 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/ijen.v3i5.2559

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Background. The rapid evolution of digital communication has transformed storytelling into a foundational literacy of the 21st century, redefining how students create, interpret, and share meaning. Purpose. This study explores the role of digital narratives in cultivating “future literacies,” emphasizing creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and digital ethics as essential competencies for the storytelling society of tomorrow.   Method. The research aims to identify how digital storytelling can be integrated into formal education to prepare learners for a future dominated by narrative-driven communication across media platforms. Results. The findings demonstrate that digital storytelling fosters multiliteracies visual, media, and technological while strengthening students’ reflective and ethical awareness in digital environments. Participants exhibited enhanced capacity to structure arguments, convey empathy, and critically evaluate digital content.   Conclusion. The study concludes that digital narratives are not merely tools for creative expression but frameworks for developing adaptive literacy practices aligned with global digital transformation. Integrating digital storytelling into education equips learners to become responsible and innovative communicators in a networked world.