Pelatihan Literasi Digital dan Etika Bermedia Sosial bagi Santri Pondok Pesantren Qur’any Sumberagung Gadungsari Blitar

Abstract

The acceleration of digital transformation requires Islamic educational institutions, particularly Islamic boarding schools (pondok pesantren), to adapt by integrating digital media as a tool for contemporary da’wah. On the other hand, the escalation in social media use has given rise to negative consequences, such as the proliferation of false information (hoaxes), the threat of cybercrime, and the erosion of communication ethics. Therefore, this Community Service (PkM) program was initiated to enhance digital literacy competencies, foster an understanding of social media ethics grounded in Islamic values, and develop the creative content production skills of students at the Qur’any Sumberagung Islamic Boarding School in Gadungsari, Blitar. The program implementation approach is systematically designed through five comprehensive stages: (1) partner needs analysis, (2) consolidation and outreach, (3) intervention through interactive training, (4) intensive mentoring, and (5) evaluation of achievements. The training curriculum focused on integrating the Four Pillars of Digital Literacy, Information Jurisprudence, cybercrime mitigation, and the practice of creating positive content. Evaluation results indicate a significant improvement in the students’ cognitive and technical skills in constructing creative, safe, and ethical da’wah narratives. The program’s sustainability is demonstrated through the institutionalization of the “Qur’anic Student Media Team.” Recommendations for follow-up include conducting publication feasibility tests and standardizing pesantren broadcasting protocols.