<![CDATA[The rapid development of information technology and social media brings various benefits for MTs students, especially in getting information, communicating, and supporting the learning process. However, high social media usage can also cause several problems, such as using inappropriate language, spreading negative content, and having low understanding of digital ethics. This community service activity aims to increase the understanding and awareness of MTs Muhammadiyah Sitalang students about the importance of applying digital ethics when using social media wisely and responsibly. The activity uses a participatory socialization approach through delivering materials, discussions, Q&A sessions, and case study reviews that actively involve students. The activity was attended by 30 students, with understanding evaluation conducted through pre-tests and post-tests. The evaluation results showed that the average student understanding descriptively increased from 64% before the activity to 89% after the activity, an increase of 25 percentage points. This improvement was seen in understanding the concept of digital ethics, etiquette in social media communication, the dangers of hoaxes and cyberbullying, and the importance of maintaining a digital footprint. Additionally, students showed enthusiasm throughout the activity and gained a better understanding of the importance of using social media politely, wisely, and responsibly. This activity contributed to strengthening digital literacy based on character education and provided a model of digital ethics education that can be applied in school settings to support the development of students who are smart, ethical, and responsible in using digital technology.
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