The Role of Civic Digital in Enhancing Digital Literacy through Tourism-Based Learning in Vocational Schools

Hafsah Hafsah, Isnaini Isnaini, Aliahardi Winata, Yudi Wijaya Putra

Abstract


Transformasi digital dalam pendidikan kejuruan semakin penting, khususnya di daerah yang berbasis pariwisata, di mana siswa harus memperoleh kompetensi yang relevan dengan tuntutan industri. Studi ini menyelidiki bagaimana teknologi informasi dan komunikasi (TIK) diintegrasikan ke dalam pembelajaran kontekstual berbasis pariwisata di SMK Negeri 1 Batulayar, sebuah sekolah kejuruan yang terletak di daerah pariwisata di Indonesia. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan studi kasus kualitatif, penelitian ini melibatkan observasi kelas, wawancara pemangku kepentingan, dan analisis dokumen untuk menilai kesiapan infrastruktur, praktik pedagogis, keterlibatan siswa, dan kolaborasi masyarakat. Temuan penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa meskipun sekolah telah berupaya menyediakan infrastruktur digital, seperti akses Wi-Fi dan laboratorium komputer, keterbatasan konektivitas dan peralatan, serta kesenjangan akses siswa di rumah, menghadirkan tantangan yang terus berlanjut. Siswa terlibat lebih efektif dengan perangkat digital saat terlibat dalam proyek pariwisata di dunia nyata, mengembangkan konten untuk promosi lokal menggunakan platform seperti Google Workspace dan Canva. Namun, tidak semua siswa dipersiapkan atau didukung secara setara, dan kapasitas guru bervariasi secara signifikan. Upaya kelembagaan untuk bermitra dengan pelaku pariwisata cukup menjanjikan tetapi kurang memiliki perencanaan sistemik. Studi ini menyimpulkan bahwa integrasi digital yang sukses tidak hanya memerlukan akses ke teknologi tetapi juga inovasi pedagogis yang berkelanjutan, pelatihan guru, dukungan infrastruktur, dan tata kelola kolaboratif. Temuan ini menawarkan model yang dapat direplikasi untuk meningkatkan literasi digital melalui keterlibatan digital warga dan pembelajaran kontekstual di negara berkembang.

Digital transformation in vocational education is increasingly essential, particularly in tourism-driven regions where students must acquire competencies relevant to industry demands. This study investigates how information and communication technology (ICT) is integrated into tourism-based contextual learning at SMK Negeri 1 Batulayar, a vocational school located in a tourism area in Indonesia. Using a qualitative case study approach, the research involved classroom observations, stakeholder interviews, and document analysis to assess infrastructure readiness, pedagogical practices, student engagement, and community collaboration. Findings reveal that while the school has made efforts to provide digital infrastructure, such as Wi-Fi access and computer labs, limitations in connectivity and equipment, as well as disparities in students’ access at home, present persistent challenges. Students engaged more effectively with digital tools when involved in real-world, tourism-related projects, developing content for local promotion using platforms like Google Workspace and Canva. However, not all students were equally prepared or supported, and teacher capacity varied significantly. Institutional efforts to partner with tourism actors were promising but lacked systemic planning. The study concludes that successful digital integration requires not only access to technology but also sustained pedagogical innovation, teacher training, infrastructure support, and collaborative governance. These findings offer a replicable model for enhancing digital literacy through civic digital engagement and contextual learning in developing economies


Keywords


Digital literacy; Vocational Education; Contextual Learning; Civic Digital Engagement; Tourism education

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.31764/civicus.v14i2.32315

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