Digital Interactive Boards Revolutionize Learning for Students with Special Needs

Strategic Insights -

The digitalization of learning through Interactive Flat Panel (IFP) devices has started to make a significant impact in special schools (SLB) in Indonesia, benefiting students with special needs, teachers, and parents. At the Alfiany Special Needs School (SLB BC Alfiany) in West Jakarta, teachers have reported improved focus and confidence among their students with the use of IFP devices, which support multisensory learning and differentiated instruction.

Key Takeaways:

  • Teachers at SLB BC Alfiany and SLBN 1 Jakarta report improved focus and confidence among students with special needs due to the use of Interactive Flat Panel (IFP) devices.
  • The IFP supports multisensory learning and differentiated instruction, allowing teachers to adjust materials to each student's ability.
  • Parents, such as Iqthoria Himma Rubayani and Raden Riyandesi Saraswati, have experienced the benefits of the IFP, which has improved their child's learning experience.
  • Teachers can adapt the material to each student's abilities using the IFP, which supports a multisensory approach to learning.
  • The comprehensive features of the IFP, including laptop, LCD, speaker, and whiteboard functions, make it easier for teachers to prepare for lessons.
  • Parents report that their children are more enthusiastic and brave enough to try writing or drawing on the IFP.

Statistics:

  • 2,360 special schools (SLB) are targeted to receive the Digital Interactive Boards as part of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education's digital learning program.
  • The program is a follow-up to Presidential Instruction Number 7 of 2025 concerning the Acceleration of the Implementation of the Development and Revitalization Program for Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, and Secondary Education, the Development and Management of Garuda Superior Senior High Schools, and the Digitalization of Learning.
  • 1,000 IFP devices have been already distributed to special schools in Jakarta, West Java, and Banten.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, Government of Indonesia
  • Directorate General of Vocational Education, Special Education, and Special Services Education at the Ministry of Education and Culture
  • Presidential Instruction Number 7 of 2025
  • Directorate General of Vocational Education, PKPLK Team, Ririn R. (Author & Documentation)
  • Directorate General of Vocational Education, PKPLK Team, Ririn R. / Editor: Denty A., Seno H.