The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Students’ Digital Literacy: A Systematic Literature Review

  • Manganju Manik Department of Educational Technology, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Padang, Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat,  Indonesia
  • Zelhendri Zen Department of Educational Technology, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Padang, Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat,  Indonesia
  • Sri Sa’adah Mardiah Department of Educational Technology, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Padang, Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat,  Indonesia
  • Vinenda Paramita Sirait Department of Educational Technology, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Padang, Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat,  Indonesia
  • Epi Suryani Department of Educational Technology, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Padang, Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat,  Indonesia
  • Win Siti Suciati Department of Educational Technology, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Padang, Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat,  Indonesia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51169/ideguru.v10i3.2183

Abstract

This study aims to systematically examine the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in supporting learning processes and strengthening digital literacy in secondary education. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was conducted using the PRISMA protocol, with articles retrieved from the Scopus database as the main data source. The selection process involved identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion stages to ensure the quality and relevance of the selected studies. The findings indicate that AI plays a significant role in enhancing learning effectiveness, personalized instruction, adaptive assessment, and the development of students’ critical thinking and digital literacy skills. However, several major challenges remain, including limited infrastructure, unequal access to technology, teachers’ readiness, and issues related to ethics and data security. These results emphasize that the successful implementation of AI in education depends not only on technological advancement but also on human resource readiness and supportive educational policies. This study provides practical implications for educators and policymakers and serves as a foundation for future theoretical development and further research on AI integration in education.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Digital Literacy, Personalized Learning, Educational Technology

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2026-06-19
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Manik, M., Zen, Z., Mardiah, S. S., Sirait, V. P., Suryani, E., & Suciati, W. S. (2026). The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Students’ Digital Literacy: A Systematic Literature Review. Ideguru: Jurnal Karya Ilmiah Guru, 10(3), 2748-2755. https://doi.org/10.51169/ideguru.v10i3.2183
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Vol. 10 No. 3 (2025): September 2025 Edition
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Literature Review

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