Enhancing Arabic Language Literacy Skills Via A Digital Literacy Initiative At MIN 1 Probolinggo

Abstract

This Community Service Program aims to enhance the Arabic language literacy competence of teachers and students through the strengthening of digital literacy at MIN 1 Probolinggo. The activity was implemented using the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method, which emphasizes collaboration and the active involvement of all stakeholders in a continuous cycle of planning, action, observation, reflection, and refinement. The program stages included: Socialization and Needs Identification, A workshop on leveraging digital media (Canva, CapCut, Padlet, Google Classroom, and YouTube Translation), Mentoring for the development of digital teaching materials, Student production of Arabic-language digital content, such as vocabulary posters, conversation videos, and visual material summaries. The results of the implementation showed a significant increase in teachers' competence in integrating digital media and developing innovative teaching tools, as well as an increased motivation, creativity, and active engagement among students in the learning process. Furthermore, the program resulted in a collaborative digital project-based learning ecosystem that fosters continuous innovation and has the potential to be replicated in other madrasahs (Islamic schools). Thus, the PAR approach proved effective in empowering teachers and students to meet the demands of Arabic language instruction in the digital era.