Bridging Tradition and Technology Digital Curriculum Integration with Batak Local Language and Social Media for 3T Teachers in South Sumatra
Keywords:
local language preservation, digital curriculum, 3T teachers, social media educationAbstract
This study explores the integration of Batak local language preservation with digital curriculum development and social media utilization for teachers in remote, underdeveloped, and frontier (3T) regions of South Sumatra. The research employed a mixed-methods approach involving 45 teachers from 15 schools across isolated areas. Data collection utilized surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and classroom observations over six months. Findings reveal significant challenges in technological infrastructure, digital literacy, and cultural-linguistic preservation. The mentoring program demonstrated that combining local language pedagogy with digital tools enhanced student engagement by 67% and improved teachers' digital competencies by 72%. Social media platforms emerged as effective vehicles for cultural content dissemination and professional development networks. The study concludes that integrated approaches honoring indigenous languages while embracing digital innovation create sustainable educational improvements in marginalized communities. This research contributes to understanding how technology-enhanced pedagogy can coexist with cultural preservation in underserved educational contexts.
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