Abdimas: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Universitas Merdeka Malang
Vol. 9 No. 4 (2024): November 2024

Enhancing teachers' competencies in information technology through infographics training as an alternative learning media

Maida Norahmi (Department of English Language Education, Faculty of Teaching and Education, Universitas Palangka Raya)
Maria Arina Luardini (Department of English Language Education, Faculty of Teaching and Education, Universitas Palangka Raya)
Ristati Ristati (Department of English Language Education, Faculty of Teaching and Education, Universitas Palangka Raya)
Rezqan Noor Farid (Department of English Language Education, Faculty of Teaching and Education, Universitas Palangka Raya)
Muhammad Subhan Fikri (Department of English Language Education, Faculty of Teaching and Education, Universitas Palangka Raya)
Novika Amalia (Department of English Language Education, Faculty of Teaching and Education, Universitas Palangka Raya)
Sovia Rahmaniah (Department of English Language Education, Faculty of Teaching and Education, Universitas Palangka Raya)
Dellis Pratika (Department of English Language Education, Faculty of Teaching and Education, Universitas Palangka Raya)
Siti Munawarah (Department of English Language Education, Faculty of Teaching and Education, Universitas Palangka Raya)
Windi Fitriyani (Department of English Language Education, Faculty of Teaching and Education, Universitas Palangka Raya)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Nov 2024

Abstract

Many teachers struggle to utilize technology to create interactive, creative, and innovative learning media. They often face challenges in selecting and using the wide variety of available learning tools, which leads them to rely on traditional methods such as textbooks. Additionally, the lack of skills in using technology-based media, such as infographics, hinders their ability to enhance the quality of teaching in line with the demands of the digital era. This study aims to describe the implementation of infographic training as an alternative learning media at SMPN Satap 2 Palangka Raya. The training was designed to enhance teachers' competencies in utilizing information technology, especially within the limitations of available resources. Using the Assets-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, the training leveraged existing facilities such as school laptops, smartphones, and premium Canva accounts. The training activities included an introduction to infographic design, hands-on practice with Canva, intensive mentoring, and an exhibition of participants' works. The results indicate that the training was conducted as planned with active teacher participation, despite technical challenges such as limited internet connectivity. This training also highlighted the importance of sustained support, such as providing adequate technological infrastructure by schools and local governments, to improve the effectiveness of similar programs in the future.

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Journal Info

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jpkm

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Humanities

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ABDIMAS: Published by Institute for Research and Community Services (Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (LPPM)) University of Merdeka Malang as the implementation of science, technology, economics, environment, and social in empowering the community. ABDIMAS: Jurnal Pengabdian ...