Digital Technology Readiness of Geography Teachers in Indonesia: A Descriptive Quantitative Study

Strategic Insights -

A new study from Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia aims to evaluate the readiness of geography teachers in Indonesia to apply digital technology and understand the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) approach. The research involved 88 geography teachers selected using a cluster sampling technique and used descriptive statistical methods to analyze the data. The results showed that teachers' digital readiness was in the good enough category, with a basic understanding of technology use, but limited routine utilization of technology. The study recommends improving technological infrastructure, implementing applicable training, and strengthening the curriculum to encourage the transformation of education based on digital technology and the OBE approach.

Key Takeaways:

  • The research involved 88 geography teachers from Java Island and outside Java Island, divided equally between public and private schools.
  • The study used descriptive statistical methods to analyze the data collected through closed questionnaires and in-depth interviews.
  • Teachers' digital readiness was classified as "good enough," with a basic understanding of technology use (Mean = 4.25), but limited routine utilization of technology, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and e-learning (Mean = 3.41).
  • The study identified two main obstacles to digital technology adoption: limited digital facilities and internet access, and a lack of confidence in integrating technology (Mean = 3.65 and 3.02, respectively).
  • Teachers' understanding of the OBE approach was reasonably good, particularly in assessing student learning outcomes (Mean = 4.16).
  • The study recommends improving technological infrastructure, implementing applicable training, and strengthening the curriculum to promote the transformation of education based on digital technology and the OBE approach.
  • The study suggests that curriculum support and implementation of project-based or case study-based learning strategies showed significant variations among respondents.

Statistics:

  • The research involved 88 geography teachers, with 44 from Java Island and 44 from outside Java Island.
  • The study used SPSS software version 26 to analyze the data.
  • Teachers' digital readiness was categorized as "good enough" with a mean score of 4.25 for basic technology understanding.
  • Routine utilization of technology, such as GIS and e-learning, was limited with a mean score of 3.41.
  • The study identified two main obstacles to digital technology adoption: limited digital facilities and internet access (Mean = 3.65) and a lack of confidence in integrating technology (Mean = 3.02).

Sources:

  • Transformation of Geography Education in The Digital Era: Evaluation of Geography Teacher Readiness Through Outcome-based Education (OBE) Approach. GeoEco, 2025,11(2):575-592. Publisher: Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sebelas Maret. DOI: 10.20961/ge.v11i2.96827. Available at: https://doi-org.sdpl.idm.oclc.org/10.20961/ge.v11i2.96827.
  • NewsRx. Research from Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Provides New Study Findings on Digital Technology [Transformation of Geography Education in The Digital Era: Evaluation of Geography Teacher Readiness Through Outcome-based Education (OBE) Approach]. Education Letter. August 20, 2025; p 506.