SPEKTA (Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat : Teknologi dan Aplikasi)
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2022)

Overcoming the Impact of Online Games through Literacy for Junior High School Students in South Tangerang City

Said Romadlan (Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. HAMKA)
Mukhlis Muhammad Maududi (Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. HAMKA University)



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Publish Date
14 Jun 2022

Abstract

Background: A form of communication technology widely played today is an online game, which is a type of game that utilizes computer networks. However, this type of game can cause addictive effects in the long run, such as in the case of Islamic Junior High School students Raudlatul Hikmah, thereby leading to decreased learning performance. This research aims to provide online game literacy training, such as the development, characteristics, and forms of online gaming, regulation, ethics, and the effects of online games, and tips on overcoming them. Contribution: This research contributes to students' understanding of the development characteristics and forms of online games, as well as the regulations, ethics, and their effects, to overcome its negative impacts. Method: Methods applied include sharing experiences in using online games, presentations and discussions on its literacy, and  questionnaire and guided group discussions on online game problems. Results: The results showed that on the average, 82% of students understand the development, characteristics, and types of online games. Meanwhile, 96% understand its effects, while 85% have adequate knowledge of the tips needed to overcome the associated adverse effects. Conclusion: In conclusion, the objectives set by this training program can meet the target of providing online game literacy for Islamic Junior High School students Raudlatul Hikmah

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spekta

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Computer Science & IT Control & Systems Engineering Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Earth & Planetary Sciences Economics, Econometrics & Finance Energy Environmental Science Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Materials Science & Nanotechnology

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SPEKTA (Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat: Teknologi dan Aplikasi) dengan nomor registrasi ISSN 2723-8008 (cetak) dan ISSN 2723-8016 (online) adalah jurnal multidisiplin ilmiah yang diterbitkan oleh Universitas Ahmad Dahlan. Jurnal Ini merupakan jurnal yang mencakup masalah mengenai penerpan ...