BUILDING A DIGITAL SOCIETY THROUGH DIGITAL LITERACY PROGRAMS IN PALEMBANG CITY
The rapid increase in the spread of information and communication technology has resulted in significant changes to people's lives. In today's digital era, digital literacy skills are a very important skill for all individuals. This journal article talks about a digital literacy program held in Palembang City with the intention to build a digital society that is more proficient and skilled in utilizing information and communication technology. The research technique applied in this article is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. Data was collected through interaction with digital literacy program participants and observations of digital literacy programs held in Palembang City. Research findings show that digital literacy mastery programs in Palembang have contributed significantly in building a digital society, especially high school students, who are more skilled and proficient in the use of information and communication technology. Participants of the digital literacy program in Palembang have improved the skills needed to use information and communication technology properly and guaranteed. In addition, the digital literacy program has also strengthened participants' awareness of the importance of privacy and security in the use of information and communication technology.
Digital Society; Digital Literacy; Information and Communication Technology