Edukasi Jaringan Komputer melalui Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat: Pengenalan Network Layer dan Routing OSPF dan RIP di SMA

Abstract

 The rapid development of information technology requires the enhancement of technological literacy from the secondary education level, particularly in the field of computer networking. One of the fundamental concepts that needs to be introduced to students is the Network Layer and routing algorithms, which play a crucial role in the process of data transmission across networks. This community service activity aims to improve senior high school students’ understanding of the Network Layer and routing algorithms, specifically Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP), through an educational face-to-face approach. The activity was conducted at SMA Gajah Mada 3 Palembang by a team of lecturers from interdisciplinary backgrounds, namely Information Systems and Management, and was supported by students from the Informatics Management program as activity facilitators. The community service program was implemented through face-to-face learning methods by combining lectures, interactive discussions, and simple practical activities tailored to the participants’ level of understanding. The evaluation of the activity was carried out using pre-test and post-test instruments to measure changes in students’ understanding before and after the educational sessions. The evaluation results indicated a significant improvement in students’ comprehension, as shown by the increase in the average post-test scores compared to the pre-test scores. These findings suggest that an interactive face-to-face approach is effective in delivering technical and abstract computer networking concepts. This community service activity not only contributes to improving students’ conceptual understanding of computer networking but also fosters their interest and awareness of the importance of mastering network technology in the digital era. Therefore, this activity can serve as an effective educational-based community service model to support the enhancement of information technology literacy in secondary school environments.