<![CDATA[Pesatnya perkembangan teknologi digital telah menjangkau wilayah pedesaan, termasuk Jorong Silungkang. Namun, literasi digital masyarakat masih rendah, terutama terkait keamanan siber, etika digital, dan kemampuan memverifikasi informasi. Pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan literasi digital melalui edukasi internet sehat dan aman. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan campuran (mixed methods), meliputi edukasi langsung, diskusi kelompok terfokus (FGD), serta evaluasi melalui pre-test dan post-test. Hasil menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan pemahaman masyarakat tentang penggunaan internet bijak, perlindungan data pribadi, etika interaksi di media sosial, dan kemampuan mengenali hoaks. Partisipasi aktif masyarakat meningkat, ditandai dengan inisiatif lokal menjaga etika digital. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa pendekatan edukatif kontekstual dan interaktif efektif dalam membangun kesadaran digital masyarakat pedesaan dan dapat direplikasi di wilayah lain dengan karakteristik serupa.
The rapid development of digital technology has reached rural areas, including Jorong Silungkang. However, digital literacy among the community remains low, particularly regarding cybersecurity, digital ethics, and the ability to verify information. This community service aims to improve digital literacy through education on safe and responsible internet use. The method employed was a mixed-methods approach, including direct education, focused group discussions (FGD), and evaluation through pre-tests and post-tests. The results indicated a significant improvement in the community’s understanding of responsible internet usage, personal data protection, social media interaction ethics, and hoax detection skills. Active community participation also increased, marked by local initiatives to maintain digital ethics. These findings demonstrate that a contextual and interactive educational approach is effective in enhancing digital awareness among rural communities and can be replicated in other areas with similar characteristics]]>
