Assessment of Digital Literacy Competence for Non-Formal Education Study Program Students

Abstract

Purpose: Current educational transformation focuses on the process of utilizing information and communication technology. What's more for students, digital technology makes it easy to access, share, analyze, and present information obtained from various digital sources. The research aims to develop indicators and assess students' digital literacy competencies. Methods: This research is a descriptive quantitative study. The population taken was students of non-formal education at the State University of Padang. The sample was taken 117 respondents using a purposive sampling technique. The data was collected by distributing questionnaires. Measurement of the level of digital literacy based on the Likert scale (1-5), the results are interpreted as never, rarely, sometimes, often, and always. Results: Of the 117 students, 45.01% of students often use and choose digital media in learning and digital media can complete assignments. 37.61% of students had never checked a trustworthy website and on a different website. 30.39% of students never post the latest information they get. 38.46% of students never communicate via the internet with colleagues from other disciplines and professional experts to complete assignments. 43.02% of students never used the internet to search for ideas through the internet to improve products and find new techniques in completing assignments. Conclusion: This study reflects the initial ability and willingness of non-formal education students to develop digital literacy competencies which in turn provide opportunities for education and policymakers to develop curricula and learning based on information and communication technology.