Sosialisasi Literasi Digital dalam Meningkatkan Pemahaman Siswa terhadap Bahaya Berita Hoaks di SDN 40 Kota Bengkulu

Pito Ariansyah (Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu)
Muhammad Dhoni Wijayanto (Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu)
Ledyawati Ledyawati (Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu)

Indonesia Berdampak: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): JULI-DESEMBER

This community service activity was carried out by a student of the Faculty of Informatics Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu, as part of a Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) program work in the form of socialization on the dangers and identification of hoaks news for elementary school students at SDN 40 Kota Bengkulu. This activity aims to build students' critical awareness in filtering information obtained from the internet and social media from an early age, as well as to introduce simple ways to verify the truth of news before believing or sharing it. The material delivered includes: First, the definition and characteristics of hoaks news, Second, the negative impacts of spreading hoakses, Third, simple tips for identifying hoaks news, Fourth, safe and wise internet habits. As a result of this activity, students are expected to be more careful and critical in receiving information circulating on social media and the internet.