KREASI Halmahera Utara held a Digital Skills Training for Learning Community (Kombel) administrators and partner schools on 14 August 2025 in Tobelo. The activity was attended by teachers, education personnel, school operators, supervisors, as well as coordinators from the Halmahera Utara Education and Culture Office (Disdikbud) and the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
The three-day training featured facilitators from the Maluku Utara Provincial Technology Ambassadors, Erfan Widyas Saputra and Surahman R, and was officially opened by the Secretary of the Halmahera Utara Education and Culture Office, Anthone J. Tutupary.
Program Manager of KREASI Halmahera Utara, Rany Monika Purba, emphasized that the training was held in a hybrid format as part of support for Disdikbud’s efforts to strengthen online learning community activities on the Rumah Pendidikan platform.
“We want teachers, mentors, and partners not only to be active in learning in the real world, but also in the digital space. Digitalization is a great opportunity, but it is often hindered by fear and exclusivity. Through this training, we hope all participants will be willing to share knowledge, support schools, and make use of digital facilities such as Google Workspace to improve the quality of learning,” said Rany.
She also stressed the importance of using technology not only for personal interests but also for the advancement of the Halmahera Utara education ecosystem.
“Hopefully this training will be enjoyable, not stressful. Thank you to everyone who has collaborated to accelerate digital literacy in Halmahera Utara,” she added.
Anthone J. Tutupary expressed his high appreciation for the contribution of KREASI Halmahera Utara, implemented by Wahana Visi Indonesia and Save the Children.
“Programs like this motivate us. Digitalization of education is indeed a big challenge, not only in terms of infrastructure, but also in the ability to use it. We hope this training can help address that challenge,” he said.
For participants, the training provided a lasting experience. Serli, a junior high school principal in Halmahera Utara, admitted that she had just realized the great potential of the Rumah Pendidikan features.
“All this time I only used the GTK and CP/ATP rooms. It turns out there are eight features that can support learning. Going forward, I want students to directly access the student room and other useful features,” she said.
Serli also hopes that KREASI will continue to assist schools beyond the 29 partner schools currently involved.
“Such intensive mentoring is rare. We need KREASI to remain present in Halmahera Utara,” she added.
Writer: Samsudin A.S Kuylo – Communication & Media Officer
Photo: Samsudin AS Kaylo/KREASI/Wahana Visi Indonesia/Save the Children