DIGITAL LITERATION MODELS FOR CHARACTER EDUCATION IN GLOBALIZATION ERA

Abstract

Purpose of the study: The purpose of the study is as one of the strategies to improve civic virtue through the development of digital literacy models for the character building in universities to compete in the era of globalization. Methodology: The method used in this research is research and development methods. Data collection techniques in this preliminary study were carried out through observation, interviews at universities in Central Java, to obtain data on the development of digital literacy models. Main Findings: Development of an integrated digital literacy model through the semester learning plan inserted in each learning. The use of social media as a medium in the development of digital literacy models in the learning of Citizenship Education has a positive and negative impact. Applications of this study: The literacy habituation in learning that utilizes social media can improve the student's civic virtue that has students well behaved both in the campus environment and in the community. Novelty/Originality of this study: The elaboration of intellectual attitudes in determining attitudes and decisions in acting as a responsible citizen. In this globalization era, the development of technology and information is very important. The education process requires the will to literacy; Literacy is the most important activity in education.