Technology Challenges and Opportunities in Indonesian School Education
Tantangan dan Peluang Teknologi dalam Pendidikan Sekolah Indonesia
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.21070/pedagogia.v15i2.2208Keywords:
Educational Technology, Rural Education, Digital Infrastructure, Teacher Education, IndonesiaAbstract
General Background: Technology has become an essential component in contemporary education, supporting teaching and learning practices across diverse contexts. Specific Background: This study explores technology use in schools across three Indonesian islands Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi through a holistic review of 34 newspaper and online articles published between 2022 and 2024. Knowledge Gap: Previous studies have rarely utilized newspaper sources to examine region-specific technological issues in Indonesian education, particularly across multiple islands. Aims: The study aims to identify key issues and challenges associated with integrating technology into teaching and learning practices in these regions. Results: The findings reveal that limited infrastructure, including inadequate computers and slow internet access, remains a major challenge, especially in Kalimantan and Sulawesi, while more structured technological initiatives are evident in Sumatra; despite constraints, schools demonstrate adaptive strategies such as digital literacy programs, coding activities, and the use of simple technologies to support learning engagement. Novelty: The study introduces a holistic literature review approach based on newspaper data to map educational technology conditions across geographically diverse regions. Implications: The results highlight the need for collaborative support among schools, government, and private sectors, as well as the importance of preparing pre-service teachers to utilize low-bandwidth and simple technologies suitable for remote educational settings.
Highlights
• Limited infrastructure remains a central barrier in multiple regions
• Rural classrooms adopt adaptive digital practices despite constraints
• Teacher education requires focus on simple technology utilization
Keywords
Educational Technology; Rural Education; Digital Infrastructure; Teacher Education; Indonesia
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