Information and Communication Technology Based Learning in the 21st Century: New Challenges in Education Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Muntari (a*), Khairul Akbar (b), Burhanudin (c), Lalu Kamarudin (d)

a) Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram
*) muntari16[at]unram.ac.id
b) SMPN 2 Praya Barat Daya
c) SDN 1 Dopang, Gunung Sari, Lombok Barat
d) Master Program of Educational Administration, Postgraduate Studies, University of Mataram

Abstract

This article aims to describe the competencies needed in the 21st century, especially in facing new challenges in education amid the Covid-19 pandemic, both by teacher and students, and also to describe how the strategies so that teachers in Indonesia are literate towards the development of information and communication technology (ICT). Competencies needed by students in the 21st century are critical thinking, communication, collaboration, problem solving, innovation, creativity, adaptation, initiative, entrepreneurial spirit, productivity, flexibility, accountability, self-direction, leadership, responsibility, decision making, citizenship global, information literacy, media literacy, and ICT literacy. Thus, the task of the teacher is how to be able to present learning so that these competencies can be achieved. One strategy that can be done is to apply ICT in learning, both through online-based learning if possible and offline by using ICT-based learning media. Thus, teachers in the 21st century must be literate about the development of ICT.

Keywords: 21st Century- Competencies- ICT

Topic: Global Issues in Education and Research