THE ROLE OF LITERACY IN THE DIGITAL ERA IN IMPROVING CRITICALTHINKING ABILITIES IN SOCIETY

Abstract

ABSTRACT

The industrial revolution has experienced rapid development from the first era until now which has entered the fourth era. During this period, science and technology developed rapidly and became increasingly sophisticated. To anticipate the rapid pace of development, it is important for Indonesian people to have a strong understanding of digital literacy. Digital literacy has a vital role as a means of improving skills in understanding and using information that is widely available and can be accessed anytime and anywhere via the internet network. In addition to understanding traditional skills such as reading and writing, it is important for all individuals to immediately understand the significance of digital literacy, such as information literacy, media literacy, and information and communication technology literacy. Critical thinking skills have an important role in the process of making decisions and beliefs that are based on rational considerations, not just drawing random conclusions, but leading to the best conclusions. Various studies that have been carried out have clearly revealed that having the ability to think critically not only provides benefits during the learning process, but is also a very valuable provision for facing future challenges in order to achieve better success. Apart from that, critical thinking skills are involved in various mental activities which include making the right decisions, the ability to solve complex problems, the ability to analyze assumptions carefully, and the ability to carry out quality and trustworthy scientific research.

Keyword : Digital Literacy; Critical thinking.