The Connection between Competency in Digital Skills and Students’ Self-Reliance in the Study of Biology

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10.2991/978-94-6463-554-6_27How to use a DOI?

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Biology Learning; Digital Literacy Ability; Learning Independence

Abstract

The Covid-19 outbreak has led to an increase in internet usage for online education, emphasizing the need for digital literacy and student autonomy. Despite the pandemic’s passing, online learning remains prevalent. Hence, this study seeks to assess students’ digital literacy skills and self-sufficiency in biology education, as well as the correlation between digital literacy and student independence in biology learning. The study utilized a descriptive quantitative approach through a survey. The target population comprised all Class XI MIPA students at MAN 1 Garut, with samples selected using the Slovin formula: 15 students from Class XI MIPA 1, 14 from Class XI MIPA 2, 14 from Class XI MIPA 3, and 16 from Class XI MIPA 4. Instruments included a digital literacy questionnaire and a learning independence questionnaire. Analysis revealed that 1) students exhibit a high level of digital literacy in biology learning (70.00%), with indicators such as internet searches (68.47%), hypertext guidance (70.59%), information content evaluation (67.29%), and knowledge compilation (73.40%), 2) students demonstrate a high level of learning independence in biology education (82.49%), with indicators like self-confidence (67.37%), discipline (87.46%), initiative (74.92%), responsibility (87.80%), and motivation (94.92%), 3) a positive and significant association exists between digital literacy and student independence in biology learning at MAN 1 Garut, with a correlation coefficient of 0.48 categorized as medium.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Lida Amalia
AU  - Liana Liana
AU  - Chevi Ardiana
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/11/29
TI  - The Connection between Competency in Digital Skills and Students’ Self-Reliance in the Study of Biology
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Education and Technology (ICETECH 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 336
EP  - 346
SN  - 2667-128X
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DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-554-6_27
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