Improving Digital Literacy Competence through Virtual Application with Creative Training for Middle School Teachers in Jakarta

Flavia Aurelia Hidajat (State University of Jakarta)
Lukman El Hakim (State University of Jakarta)
Nurashri Partasiwi (State University of Jakarta)
Suriati Abdul Gani (Moffat Bible College, Kijabe, Kenya, Africa)

LOSARI: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Vol. 8 No. 3 (2026): (Articles in Progress)

Improving teachers’ digital literacy competencies is a key requirement for innovative learning that enhances students’ creative, collaborative, and critical thinking. However, the utilization of virtual-based digital technology by middle school teachers remains low. Learning remains conventional and impractical. This community service program (CSP) aims to improve digital literacy competencies through creative, virtual application-based training for middle school teachers in Jakarta. This community service program uses a participatory action research (PAR) approach that focuses on active collaboration. The method consists of four main stages: initial observation; digital content design; implementation and training; evaluation and follow-up. Participants were teachers of SMPN 217 Jakarta. The results of the activity showed an increase in teachers’ digital literacy competencies through virtual application-based creative training. The percentage increase in the "ability to access information" indicator was 93.75%; the "ability to evaluate information" indicator was 90.63%; and the "ability to create content" indicator was 93.75%. This community service program contributed positively to improving teachers’ digital literacy competencies and supported quality learning in schools.