Professional Digital Competency of English Teacher at SMPN 30 Banjarmasin: A Case Study

Abstract

The current development of digital technology is very good to be utilized to improve the quality of learning through digital media. There are professional digital competencies that teachers must master to enable them to actively use digital media in the classroom. This study aims to determine how the professional digital competencies of teachers in the digital era that continues to develop at SMPN 30 Banjarmasin. This study uses a qualitative research method with a case study. The researcher selected English teachers from SMPN 30 Banjarmasin as respondents, consisting of three teachers. In data collection, the researcher used an interview technique. The researcher used three main stages in data analysis, namely; Data collection, Data reduction, and Data presentation. The results of the study show that based on the data, the author found that most English teachers have a good understanding of professional digital competencies. They understand digital ethics, use various digital media, participate in relevant training, lead and guide students in the use of digital media, collaborate with colleagues on digital topics, plan learning with digital media, and observe student changes with digital media. However, there needs to be increased consistency in the use of digital media. Based on the data analysis discussed, it can be concluded that English teachers are quite proficient in mastering professional digital competencies.