The Implementation of Digital Technology in Sociology Learning to Achieve Sustainable Education In Senior High Schools in Surakarta

Abstract

The development of technology in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution brings significant changes in various aspects of human life. The transformation of the educational paradigm demands a more innovative education system, especially in the use of technology. However, challenges such as the digital divide, infrastructure readiness, and the lack of digital literacy among teachers and students remain major obstacles. This research explores the role of digital technology in sociology education, the shift from teacher-centered to student-centered learning, and the implementation of digital sociology in Surakarta's high schools. The theories used are the community of inquiry, critical pedagogy, and Digital Sociology. These three theories emphasize that digital learning should encourage active participation from learners and create inclusive and liberating learning spaces. This research method uses descriptive qualitative with a case study method. Data were collected through observation, documentation, and questionnaires from the training participants. Then the data was analyzed through three main stages using Habermans’s perspective. The research results show that: MGMP plays an important role in enhancing teachers' understanding of digital technology, there is a transformation of learning into a student-oriented approach through problem-based learning, teachers are beginning to integrate artificial intelligence to develop teaching materials and assessments.