The education landscape in Indonesia has undergone a transformation as digital education has experienced significant growth and development in recent years. The coronavirus pandemic triggered a widespread adoption of online learning, allowing many
, leading students and educators to switch from a traditional classroom setting. However, even after the pandemic has slowed down and students have returned to school, the expansion of digital education remains. In 2022, the
was estimated to reach more than 405 million U.S. dollars and projected to increase continuously until 2026.
Initiatives and programs in digital education
Indonesia has implemented various initiatives and programs to encourage digital-based education nationwide. One notable program is Merdeka Belajar, which translates to "independent learning," launched by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. Merdeka Belajar is a new curriculum aimed at providing more freedom and autonomy for students and teachers, involving the utilization of information and communication technologies in learning processes. To support this initiative, the
government has developed several online platforms that deliver various educational services to optimize teaching, learning, and administrative processes in Indonesian schools, as well as training programs to equip teachers with proficiency in digital teaching. Thousands of schools have received ICT devices from the ministry, such as laptops and projectors, to support the program further.
Moreover, private organizations and EdTech startups have also played a significant role in driving digital education in Indonesia. Companies such as Ruangguru and Zenius provide accessible digital learning platforms that offer a wide range of content for students across all academic levels, including interactive tutoring services, video lessons, and national exam preparations. In 2022, Ruangguru was among the ten
leading startups in Indonesia, recording a total funding amount of around 205 million U.S. dollars, marking them as one of the most valuable EdTech companies in the country.
Challenges and opportunities in implementing digital education
Although the use of technology in learning has gained positive
inclination from many Indonesian students, persisting challenges to accelerate the government’s goal of digital transformation in education still exist. A prominent gap in
access to ICT, especially internet access, is still found between students in different urbanization areas. Given that the
internet penetration rate in Indonesia is still comparatively lower than many other Southeast Asian countries, this shows the urge to further improve access and infrastructure as the backbone of digital transformation. Furthermore, it is undeniable that the success of digital education requires both teachers and learners to adapt and be skilled in utilizing technology. However, a 2022 survey found that the
digital safety index in Indonesia’s education sector scored relatively low. This implies that there is still significant potential for enhancing digital literacy within Indonesia’s education sector.
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