Digital literacy: exploration of social media-based Arabic language learning

Abstract

Social media is often used as a learning tool, one of which is Arabic learning. This study aims to explore social media-based Arabic learning carried out by Arabic Language Education study program lecturers at IAIN Palangka Raya. By using descriptive qualitative research methods, this study describes the steps for implementing Arabic language learning which is carried out using social media, such as accessing, selecting, understanding, analyzing, verifying, evaluating and producing. The findings in this study describe that social media is used as: First, as a publication forum for project-based assignments; Second, as a means of digital literacy to obtain information; Third, as a way for students to optimize social media as a medium for literacy. The social media used in learning Arabic in the PBA IAIN Palangka Raya study program are; Whatsapp is used as a learning resource for Maharah Istima, Instagram is used as a learning resource in Maharah Kalam. Facebook is used as a learning resource for Maharah Qiraah and Kitabah. Meanwhile, Youtube is mostly used for the publication of project-based assignments. Further research recommended is the effectiveness of using social media in improving Arabic learning skills, as well as digital literacy-based Arabic learning using other information technologies.

Digital Literacy as a Social Mobilization and Learning Platform

“…(Nawaz & Kundi, 2010) Having access to the net is a essential situation for collaborating in online getting to know programs. it is able to be expected that the better the conditions of get right of entry to to students' communication and records generation, the better their instructional performance (Nugrahhu, 2022;Sulistyowati et al, 2021;Utami, 2022); (Ilmiani & Miolo, 2021). as an example, get right of entry to to the internet from home versus get entry to from internet cafes, places of work, or school facilities could be very important for know-how the conditions below which students should carry out their on-line studying activities.…”

Optimising Arabic Language Learning Management: Digitalisation Efforts

“…According to Reigeluth (2013), technology in education allows personalization of learning (Fayanto et al, 2023), Wider access to information, and more varied teaching methods, all of which contribute to learning effectiveness (Ilmiani & Muid, 2021). Interactive and participatory learning models utilize technology-based learning media such as e-learning, mobile applications, and learning videos (Ilmiani & Miolo, 2021).…”

“…Digitalization is using digital technology to improve the efficiency, quality, and accessibility of education (Ilmiani & Miolo, 2021). In education, digitalization involves the integration of digital technologies into the learning, management and communication processes in schools and other educational institutions (Putranto et al, 2023).…”

Life Skills Approach in Arabic Language Learning at Islamic Boarding School-Based Madrasah Aliyah

“…This aims to strengthen the ability of nahwu shorof with the study of the yellow book as a reference. In the industrial revolution era (Albantani & Madkur, 2019); (Ilmiani & I. Miolo, 2021), learning foreign languages, especially Arabic, equips students to achieve the four language skills needed (listening, speaking, reading and writing).…”