Yogyakarta, 2024 – The Directorate of Research and Community Service of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta conducted a workshop on strengthening online resilience for students of SMP Muhammadiyah 7 Yogyakarta through the Matching Fund Program under the Community Problem-Solving scheme, led by Prof. Dr. Siti Irene Astuti Dwiningrum, M.Si., with team members Dr. Ariefa Efianingrum, M.Si., Dr. Pratiwi Wahyu Widiarti, M.Si., Muslikhin, Ph.D., and supported by facilitators Nopita Sitompul, M.Pd., and Anindita A. The workshop was held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at SMP Muhammadiyah 7 Yogyakarta and was attended by students from grades 7 to 9.

The activity began with an introduction by Prof. Dr. Siti Irene Astuti Dwiningrum, M.Si., who emphasized the importance of strengthening online resilience. She explained that resilience is essential for both teachers and students. For teachers, resilience serves as a foundation for delivering instructional materials effectively, while for students, it strengthens their perseverance and readiness to learn. In her presentation, she used the instructional book Panduan Perlawanan Sinta, which includes game cards presenting challenges faced by Sinta, a high school student accused of committing an act of violence. Students were encouraged to help uncover the truth and resolve the situation as part of strengthening their online resilience.

Strengthening resilience is expected to help address literacy challenges among students of SMP Muhammadiyah 7 Yogyakarta and better prepare them to face academic challenges and ongoing developments in education. Innovative learning approaches that incorporate games as instructional media can support the strengthening of literacy and numeracy resilience. Indonesia’s cultural diversity also serves as an important resource for teachers to design engaging and meaningful learning experiences that enhance students’ online resilience. The workshop is expected to increase teachers’ awareness of the importance of applying diverse and innovative approaches to strengthen online resilience, resulting in more creative and effective learning environments.