Inovasi Media Ajar Kreatif untuk Meningkatkan Kompetensi Teknis Pada Siswa/i SMK Mulia Buana Parung Panjang Bogor

Abstract

This Community Service (PKM) activity aims to develop and implement creative teaching media innovations as a strategic effort to improve the technical competencies of students at SMK Mulia Buana Parung Panjang Bogor. The rapid development of information and communication technology, along with increasingly complex workplace demands, requires vocational education at the Senior Vocational School (SMK) level to become more interactive, innovative, and oriented toward practical skill mastery. The PKM was implemented through direct face-to-face sessions from March 13–18, 2026, involving all students of SMK Mulia Buana Parung Panjang Bogor as participants. Activities included material presentations, training on multimedia-based teaching media, and mentoring for both teachers and students in implementing creative media in the classroom. The results demonstrated that the use of creative teaching media—including instructional videos, interactive simulations, animations, and digital modules—had a significant positive impact on improving students' technical competencies. This was reflected in enhanced understanding of technical concepts, improved practical skills, and greater active participation in learning activities. Additionally, innovative teaching media helped teachers deliver subject matter more effectively and engagingly, fostering a collaborative and student-centered learning environment. Although challenges such as limited technological facilities and students' initial unfamiliarity with digital media were encountered, these obstacles were gradually overcome through sustained mentoring and guidance. Therefore, creative teaching media innovation is proven to be an effective alternative for improving the quality of vocational education and producing SMK graduates with strong technical competencies, creativity, and readiness to face the challenges of the modern workforce.