Bridging Conventional and Digital Literacy: Integrating ICT into Indonesian Language Learning in the Era of Industry 4.0

Abstract

The transformation of education in the Industrial 4.0 era demands the integration of information and communication technology (ICT) literacy across all fields of learning, including Indonesian language studies. This research aims to explore the forms of ICT integration practices in Indonesian language learning for Grade XI students at MA Adz Dzikro, an Islamic senior high school that has implemented policies on the use of digital devices such as laptops, smartphones, and online learning applications. Employing a qualitative approach with an exploratory case study design, data were collected through in-depth interviews, classroom observations, and documentation of student assignments. The findings reveal that teachers adopted flexible digital project-based learning strategies by utilizing applications such as Google Classroom, Canva, and YouTube. Students demonstrated increased participation and engagement, especially when given the freedom to choose digital formats aligned with their interests. The main challenges encountered included limitations in devices and internet access; however, these were supported by progressive school policies and the continuous integration of religious values. This study produces an initial mapping of a contextual and participatory ICT integration framework in Indonesian language learning and provides implications for the development of digital pedagogy within the madrasah context. The research further recommends follow-up studies concerning students’ cognitive and affective dimensions, as well as cross-institutional comparisons, to enrich an adaptive ICT integration model.