Digital Literacy and Indigenous Language Preservation Integrating Local Knowledge Systems in Educational Technology at Kampung Yoboi, Papua, Indonesia
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digital literacy, indigenous language preservation, Papua, culturally responsive education, local knowledge systems, educational technologyAbstract
This study explores the intersection of digital literacy, indigenous language preservation, and culturally responsive education in Kampung Yoboi, a remote village in Papua, Indonesia. As digital technologies increasingly penetrate remote communities, questions arise regarding how these technologies can support rather than undermine indigenous language vitality and local knowledge systems. Through a community-based participatory research approach, this study examines how digital literacy initiatives can be designed to strengthen Papuan indigenous languages while providing essential 21st-century skills. Findings reveal that integrating local languages, traditional naming systems, and indigenous knowledge into digital learning platforms creates meaningful educational experiences that validate cultural identity while building technological competence. The study identifies critical factors including community ownership, culturally relevant content, teacher capacity building, and infrastructure challenges that influence successful implementation of indigenous language digital literacy programs. Results demonstrate that when appropriately designed, digital technologies can serve as powerful tools for language revitalization and cultural preservation while simultaneously advancing educational equity in marginalized communities. This research contributes to emerging scholarship on decolonizing digital education and offers practical frameworks for culturally sustaining pedagogy in indigenous contexts.
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