Implementation of Digital Literacy-Based Learning in Developing Students’ Critical Thinking Skills at Mtsn 1 Palu

Abstract

This study aims to describe the implementation of digital literacy-based learning in developing students’ critical thinking skills at MTsN 1 Palu. The background of this research is the growing need to foster students’ critical thinking abilities in the digital era through the effective use of information technology in the learning process. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method, involving teachers and eighth-grade students of MTsN 1 Palu as participants. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, and analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results indicate that digital literacy-based learning at MTsN 1 Palu is implemented through the use of digital media such as e-learning platforms, online learning applications, and various digital literacy resources. This implementation has enhanced students’ active participation and fostered critical thinking skills through activities of analyzing, evaluating, and reflecting on digital information. Therefore, digital literacy plays an essential role in sustainably developing students’ critical thinking skills within the madrasah learning environment.