Abstract
<p>This study aims to obtain an overview of improving students' critical thinking skills and communication skills whose learning activities use integrated blended learning of local wisdom. Learning activities are carried out by modifying blended learning stages, namely at the seeking information stage. The research subjects were 109 students of the 2<sup>nd</sup> semester of science education study program. The research was conducted using a quasi-experimental method with a pretest-posttest design. The instrument used was a multiple-choice test using an assessment rubric and an observation sheet. The research data were analyzed using multivariate analysis. The results showed that the improvement of students' critical thinking and communication skills with blended learning (treatment class) was more significant than students whose blended learning was not integrated with local wisdom.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Keywords</strong>: blended learning, local wisdom, critical thinking skills, communication skills</p>
Highlights
There are three additional essential literacies in the current disruptive era, namely information literacy, media literacy, and ICT literacy (Binkley et al, 2014)
Developing ICT literacy has become an object of study that is of concern in some programs and long-term life goals (AlaMutka et al, 2008; Anderson, 2008; A Digital Agenda for Europe, 2010; WSIS Forum 2016, 2016)
Researchers see the effect of integrated local wisdom Blended Learning on the improvement of various 21st-century skills
Summary
There are three additional essential literacies in the current disruptive era, namely information literacy, media literacy, and ICT literacy (Binkley et al, 2014). Changes in literacy have a profound impact on education to adapt not to experience significant imbalances from other sectors. The world of education adjusts to the needs of students to adapt to life in the real world. Higher education is experiencing changes in the rules in the world of education, and there is increasing pressure on universities to evolve and adapt (Swil, 2002). One form of adaptation that is being intensified in higher education is by developing ICT literacy. ICT literacy supports the acquisition of 21st-century life skills. 21st-century skills need to be provided to students as an outcome in higher education. 21st-century skills are considered necessary as provisions for students to enter the world of work and real life. The problems that will be faced require students to have the skills to solve them
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