JUPE : Jurnal Pendidikan Mandala
Vol 11 No 2 (2026): JUPE : Jurnal Pendidikan Mandala (Juni)

The Influence of Digital Literacy on Students' Critical Thinking Skills

Didit Darmawan (Universitas sunan Giri surabaya)
Mas Ummu Chasbiyah (Universitas Sunan Giri Surabaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study examines the impact of digital literacy on the critical thinking skills of elementary school students (Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, MI). With the rapid development of digital technology, the use of the internet and digital devices has become increasingly widespread in daily life, including in the education sector. However, not all students are able to use digital information critically and effectively, making digital literacy a crucial competency that must be developed from an early age. A qualitative approach using a literature review method was applied in this study. Data was collected from various sources, such as books, journals, and other academic publications, and then analyzed using content analysis techniques. The results of the study of ten research articles indicate that digital literacy, reading literacy, interest in reading, interest in learning, and independent learning are interrelated and have a positive influence on the critical thinking skills of elementary school students. Digital literacy facilitates students in accessing, understanding, and evaluating information effectively, while the implementation of literacy-based learning supported by digital media is also capable of encouraging student engagement and participation in the learning process.

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JUPE

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Subject

Education

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The Mandala Education Journal is an educational scientific research article and the results of Social research, Science, Politics, and the results of literature ...