The Role of Technology in Learning Citizenship Education in Primary Schools

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of technology in civic education learning in elementary schools. This study used qualitative descriptive design. This research is a Research and Development (R&D) research. The data collection techniques used by researchers are test and non-test . The variables measured in this study include the design and components of media in Civics learning, student learning outcomes through media development in Civics learning, and student activities in learning through media development in Civics learning. The results showed that the role of digital technology in civic education learning in elementary schools was not optimal. This is because teachers have not utilized digital technology in civic education learning, teachers tend to only use the lecture method in learning and the media used is often only in the form of image narration, powerpoint, and video.