Jurnal Nusantara Mengabdi

Pelatihan Canva untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Desain Media Guru SD Negeri 7 Salabose

Laode Muh Zulfardin Syah — 2026-02-03

Purpose: This study aims to improve the digital competence of teachers at SD Negeri 7 Salabose in designing visual learning media using the Canva platform. The program addresses teachers’ limited digital literacy and ability to create technology-based instructional materials.

Methodology: The activity was carried out through a one-day intensive workshop involving 33 teachers. It included material presentation, demonstrations of Canva for Education features, hands-on design practice, and evaluation through online questionnaires measuring usefulness, ease of use, and satisfaction.

Results: Teachers showed improved understanding of Canva’s features and successfully created posters and interactive slides. Evaluation results indicated high satisfaction, with a Reaction score of 94.2% and a Behavior score of 92.7%, demonstrating strong motivation to apply Canva in classroom learning.

Conclusions: The workshop effectively enhanced teachers’ digital competence and readiness to integrate visual media into teaching. Short, structured digital training proved beneficial in fostering innovative and technology-integrated learning practices in elementary education.

Limitations: The workshop duration was limited to one day, which allowed only basic-level mastery of Canva features.

Contributions: This study contributes to strengthening teachers’ digital competence, promoting innovative instructional practices, and supporting the integration of visual learning media in elementary education.

Strengthening Community Economic Capacity in Sei Selincah through Gambier Jelly Candy Innovation

Onne Akbar Nur Ichsan — 2026-02-20

Purpose: This community service initiative was developed to strengthen local economic capacity and promote the utilization of indigenous natural resources within community-based enterprises.

Research Methodology: The program specifically aimed to empower the residents of RT 01, Sei Selincah Subdistrict, Kalidoni District, Palembang City by introducing an innovative value-added herbal product in the form of gambir-based jelly candy. To achieve this objective, the service activities included program socialization, partner needs assessment, and technical training sessions that used simple kitchen equipment.

Results: Participants were also trained in product packaging and labeling using basic branding tools like a label sticker paper, as well as in production cost calculation through spreadsheet software and simple marketing strategies using social media platforms. The pre-test and post-test results demonstrated a knowledge increase of 61.82%, with the average score rising from 62.67 in the pre-test to 94.85 in the post-test.

Conclusions: The results demonstrated a notable increase in the participants’ technical skills, knowledge, and confidence, as evidenced by their ability to independently produce gambir jelly candies and initiate a small-scale home-based business. Limitations: Overall, the program effectively enhanced community competence, encouraged local product innovation, and supported long-term economic empowerment.

Contributions: These outcomes contribute to sustainable livelihood development and strengthen the community’s self-reliance in creating functional herbal products with added value.

Pemberdayaan UMKM Desa Semat melalui Pembinaan Pencatatan Keuangan Usaha Berbasis SAK EMKM untuk Desa Wisata

Sari Rahmadhani — 2025-02-20

Purpose: This community service program aimed to improve financial literacy and bookkeeping skills among MSMEs in Semat Village, Jepara, supporting sustainable business decisions and promoting local tourism based on regional products.

Methodology: The program targeted 30 MSMEs, providing two days of training on SAK EMKM templates and Excel-based bookkeeping. Participants then received one month of intensive mentoring focused on daily transaction recording and separating business and personal finances. Evaluation was conducted through pre- and post-tests.

Results: Participants showed significant improvement in both hard and soft skills. Financial recording skills rose from 20% to 88% (+68%), and the ability to separate business and personal finances increased from 12% to 84% (+72%). All participants demonstrated the ability to identify positive cash flow and prepare independent financial reports.

Conclusions: The mentoring program successfully enhanced financial literacy, laying a foundation for sustainable business practices and long-term growth in Kembang Turi based village tourism.

Limitations: The study is limited by the short mentoring period (one month) and small sample size, which restricts long-term impact measurement. Additionally, no control group was used.

Contributions: The study provides a practical financial management model for rural tourism-based MSMEs, offering insights for academics, policy recommendations for local governments, and templates for practitioners.