The Role of Women in Community Development: Reenacting Digital Activism in Improving Education for All Children, Lesson Learned from Tulungagung and Semarang

Abstrak

Women have a significant role in ensuring the continuity of teaching and
learning activities in both the formal and non-formal sectors, particularly
regarding digital literacy challenges in early childhood education (3-6 years
old). Especially considering the increased need for digital skills during and
after COVID-19. The potential for gadget addiction and abuse that leads to
online-based violence encourages the important role of the community in
aligning challenges as well as opportunities for digitalization of early
childhood education. Aligned with SDGs number 4 concerning quality
education. This research seeks for the red thread of the role of women as agents
in the development of community-based early learning methods, especially the
implementation of digital literacy. Primary data was taken from focus
discussion group extraction, curriculum development, and joint monitoringevaluation on digital literacy, which was held at MI Muhammadiyah
Junjung, Tulungagung Regency and Komunitas Harapan on the Johar
Market Riverside, Semarang. The concepts of Women in Development and
Digital Literacy empowers women to contribute to development,
cybersecurity, and children's rights. The results highlight structural issues
like poverty and gender inequality as barriers to educational quality across
regions, further emphasizing the need for women educators in designing
digital literacy programs.