Digital Literacy-Based Education: Strengthening Religious Moderation in the Digital Space Based Social Media

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the pattern of social behaviour of the community towards the use of digital literacy, the benefits and functions of social media, and the implementation of the use of social media in instilling the values of religious moderation. The research design used a survey method. The study results show that Bengkulu people actively use digital literacy to fulfil their daily needs; the community uses social media for interactive dialogue purposes. This study concludes that the community uses digital literacy as the basis for community education. The community is very enthusiastic in seeking, receiving and disseminating information about the values of religious moderation through social media. The benefits and functions of social media for them provide positive values, namely building a network of relationships, interactive and active, togetherness and sharing information. As a recommendation, digital literacy can be used as a tactical strategy in building and realizing a harmonious life between communities through digital media.