Ethnopedagogy in the Digital Era: Strengthening Cultural Identity through Collaborative Digital Storytelling
Nanda Maharani Sukma (a*), Hamidah Ulfa Fauziah (b), Asti Nurul Auliya (c)

a) Universitas PGRI Mpu Sindok
b) Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
c) SMPN 3 Lahat

Abstract

The rapid advancement of digital technology has the potential to shift the existence of local wisdom values, thereby requiring adaptive, contextual, and culturally grounded pedagogical approaches. This study aims to analyze the role of ethnopedagogy in bridging the preservation of local culture through a collaborative digital storytelling approach within technology-enhanced learning environments. This research employs a literature review method by examining reputable scholarly articles, academic books, and recent studies relevant to ethnopedagogy and the integration of local culture. The analysis was conducted systematically through stages of identification, selection, critical evaluation, and thematic synthesis. The findings indicate that collaborative digital storytelling is an effective strategy for integrating local cultural values into the learning process while enhancing students^ engagement and creativity. This approach also contributes to strengthening students^ cultural identity and improving digital literacy through meaningful collaborative practices. In conclusion, the development of ethnopedagogy in the digital era through digital storytelling is essential for sustaining local culture while enhancing students^ capacity to understand and represent cultural values contextually within modern learning environments.

Keywords: collaborative digital storytelling- ethnopedagogy- local culture

Topic: Ethonopedagogy (Local Wisdom, Socio Culture)