ELTIN Journal: Journal of English Language Teaching in Indonesia
Vol 13 No 1 (2025): VOLUME 13, ISSUE 1, APRIL 2025

DIGITAL LITERACY FOR GENERATION Z IN THE ERA OF SOCIETY 5.0

Febriani, Hanura (Unknown)
Afriani, Zelvia Liska (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Mar 2025

Abstract

Technological developments in society have encouraged the formation of a new era, namely society 5.0, where digital technology is inherent in humans, specifically in generation Z. This study aims to analyze the digital literacy levels of generation Z in learning English and examine the relationship between digital literacy competency and academic success in English. It also explores effective strategies for teachers to enhance digital literacy among students to improve their learning outcomes in the classroom. A sequential explanatory mixed-method approach was used, involving senior high school students and teachers in Bengkulu City. Data collection combined questionnaires to assess students' digital literacy competencies and in-depth interviews using the think-aloud protocol technique to gather qualitative insights. The data were analyzed using an independent sample T-test to examine the correlation between digital literacy and academic success. The findings reveal that students in senior high schools in Bengkulu have good digital literacy skills in English learning. Furthermore, the correlation analysis indicates that higher digital literacy proficiency positively affects students' success in learning English. In addition, teachers have employed some strategies to increase generation Z's proficiency with digital literacy to improve the success of English learning in the classroom.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

eltin

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

ELTIN, Journal of English Language Teaching in Indonesia is published twice a year by STKIP Siliwangi, Indonesia. This journal represents the field of English Language Teaching in its widest sense. This journal addresses (applied) linguistics, literary appreciation, language education, and so ...