DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN MUHAMMADIYAH EDUCATION FROM A PHILOSOPHICAL VALUES PERSPECTIVE: A STUDY OF MUHAMMADIYAH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN SUMATERA UTARA
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The digital transformation in education triggered by the Industrial Revolution 4.0 presents various ethical dilemmas. Not only demands practical responses but also encourages critical reflection through a philosophical approach. The education system in Muhammadiyah recognizes this challenge by undertaking various efforts, one of them is adapting digital technology while still upholding humanist values. This study focused on exploring the digital transformation of Muhammadiyah education, oriented towards uncovering the strength of humanist values at both the philosophical and implementation levels. This study used a qualitative, phenomenological approach, with selected informants based on purposive sampling. Data collection techniques include participant observation and in-depth interviews, and data analysis used interactive analysis proposed by Miles, Hubermann, and Saldana. This study found that humanist values are the primary basis for the digital transformation of Muhammadiyah education. The integration of digital technology into learning at Muhammadiyah educational institutions actually strengthens humanist values. The humanist digital transformation of education will produce students who are technologically literate (digital literate), as well as possessing character, morals, and transcendental awareness.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.3059/insis.v0i0.29402
DOI (PDF): https://doi.org/10.3059/insis.v0i0.29402.g14865
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