International Journal of Community Service
Vol. 6 No. 3 (2026): August 2026 ( Indonesia - Malaysia - Thailand)

Elementary School Teacher Assistance in Developing Flipbook Digital Folktales as a Reading Literacy Medium Based on Local Wisdom

Aji Septiaji (Elementary Education Study Program, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, universitas Majalengka, Indonesia)
Suherli Kusmana (Indonesian Language Education Study Program, Postgraduate Faculty, Universitas Swadaya Gunung Djati, Indonesia)
Eva Fitriani Syarifah (English Language Education Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, universitas Majalengka, Indonesia)
Ila Susilawati (Elementary Education Study Program, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, universitas Majalengka, Indonesia)
Jejen Jaenudin (Elementary Education Study Program, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, universitas Majalengka, Indonesia)
Nanis Regina Choerunnisa (Elementary Education Study Program, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, universitas Majalengka, Indonesia)
Neci Siti Aliyah (Elementary Education Study Program, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, universitas Majalengka, Indonesia)
Iip Miftahudin (Elementary Education Study Program, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, universitas Majalengka, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Oct 2026

Abstract

The limited availability of digital literacy media and contextual reading materials based on local wisdom poses a challenge to reading literacy in elementary schools. Furthermore, teachers' competency in developing digital learning media still needs to be strengthened so that technology can be optimally utilized in the learning process. This community service activity aims to increase teachers' capacity in developing and implementing digital flipbooks of folk tales as a reading literacy medium based on local wisdom. The activity was carried out at SDN Padahanten I, Majalengka Regency, using a participatory and collaborative approach based on the needs of partners. The implementation method included socialization and needs mapping, training in digital flipbook development, media application in learning, mentoring and evaluation, and strengthening program sustainability. Through a learning-by-doing approach, teachers were directly involved in selecting and adapting folk tales, compiling scripts, selecting illustrations, and packaging reading materials into digital format. The activity results in the availability of seven digital flipbooks of digital literacy media based on folk tales that integrate text, visual illustrations, digital technology, and local wisdom values. This activity also provided teachers with practical experience in developing learning media and implementing them through shared reading activities, independent reading, and reading comprehension discussions. This program has the potential to strengthen teachers' capacity to independently develop media, enrich contextual learning resources, and support the preservation of local culture through reading literacy. Therefore, mentoring the development of digital flipbooks can be an alternative teacher empowerment strategy to support contextual and sustainable literacy learning innovations.

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Religion Humanities Education Environmental Science Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Library & Information Science Public Health Social Sciences Other

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Training and Marketing are utilized for community empowerment, SMEs and local communities; Community empowerment; Social Access; Community Service Activities by Students; Empowerment of Border Area Communities; Education for Sustainable Development; Empowerment Program Health ; Design and Reach ...