Integrating STEM Digital Media on the Readiness of Elementary School Students to Face the Challenges of the 2030 SDGs

Nur Choiro Siregar* -  Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang
Rahmadani Siregar -  Universitas Islam Negeri Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan, Indonesia
Herlina Herlina -  Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia

Abstract


The importance of integrating technology and 21st century learning to prepare young people to face global issues such as climate change, educational equity, and sustainable innovation. This study aims to analyze the influence of the use of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) based digital media on the readiness of elementary school students to face the challenges of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study uses a quantitative approach with an explanatory survey method. The research sample consisted of 100 elementary school (SD) students selected by purposive sampling who had applied STEM-based digital learning media. The research instrument was in the form of a closed questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale to measure three main variables, namely the intensity of STEM digital media use, critical and collaborative thinking skills, and readiness to face the 2030 SDGs. Data analysis was carried out using SmartPLS 3.0 with the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) model to test the relationship between variables. The results of the study show that the use of STEM digital media has a positive and significant effect on students' readiness to face the challenges of the 2030 SDGs, both directly and through improving critical thinking skills. These findings confirm that the integration of STEM-based digital media can be an effective strategy in basic education to support the achievement of sustainable development goals. This study recommends increasing digital literacy and teacher training in the application of interactive STEM media at the elementary school level.

Keywords


Digital Media; STEM; Student Readiness; SDGs2030; SmartPLS

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