Challenges and Opportunities for Using Website-Based Technology to Increase the Technological and Engineering Literacy

Abstract

Science education must continue to evolve in this era of fast-paced technological innovation if it is to remain relevant and help students meet the challenges of the future. This research aims to explore the challenges and opportunities of using website-based technology to increase the technological and engineering literacy of Science Education students with a STEM approach in Indonesia. This research method involves literature analysis, surveys with an interview approach with respondents in several science education study programs in Indonesia. The main challenges faced include limited access to adequate technological infrastructure, lack of training for lecturers in integrating website technology in learning, and resistance to change from several parties. However, there is a great opportunity in using website-based technology to increase the technological and technical literacy of Science Education students. These opportunities include developing interactive learning platforms that can increase student involvement, provide diverse and easily accessible learning resources, and increase collaboration between students and lecturers in developing learning content. The implications of this research are the need for greater investment in educational technology infrastructure, ongoing training for lecturers in integrating technology in learning, as well as the development of policies that support the use of website-based technology in science education in Indonesia.

Keywords

• Website based technology
• Engineering literacy
• Technological literacy

References

1. Hamka, D., Riandi, R., Suwarna, I. R., Anwar, S., & (2024). Challenges and opportunities for using websitebased technology to increase the technological and engineering literacy. The Eurasia Proceedings of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (EPSTEM), 27, 178-186.