UPNVJ Public Relations – Veteran National Development University Jakarta (UPNVJ) highlighted the importance of developing a digital mindset for students through the Prospektive 2026 event. The material was presented by Dr. Bambang Saras Yulistiawan, ST, M.Kom., as part of strengthening student competencies in facing technological developments and digital transformation. This discussion is relevant amid the increasing use of digital technology and artificial intelligence in education, the workplace, and community life.
Technological advancements require students to not only be able to operate digital devices but also understand how to utilize them critically, creatively, and responsibly. These skills are crucial for developing human resources that are adaptable to change and capable of facing the challenges of the digital era.
Through the material titled *Digital Mindset*, Dr. Bambang Saras Yulistiawan invited students to understand the importance of developing a mindset that is open to technological developments. The concept of *digital mindset is not limited to technical skills, but also includes an individual's readiness to continue learning, adapt to change, and use technology as a means to increase productivity and generate innovation.
In the context of higher education, a digital mindset is one of the competencies students need to navigate changing learning systems and the demands of the workplace. The advent of various technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), opens up new opportunities for accessing information, developing knowledge, and solving problems more efficiently.
However, easy access to technology also presents challenges. Students need to develop critical thinking skills in sorting information, understanding data security, maintaining ethical digital communication practices, and ensuring that technology use does not compromise academic integrity.
Strengthening a digital mindset therefore needs to go hand in hand with developing digital literacy. Students need to be more than just users of technology; they also need to understand the impact of its use and be able to leverage digital advancements to create beneficial solutions.
Besides supporting learning, a digital mindset is also closely linked to the ability to collaborate and innovate. Utilizing digital platforms allows students to build networks, exchange ideas, and develop collaborative projects without the constraints of time and space.
The Prospective 2026 program provides a learning platform for UPNVJ students to broaden their knowledge of the competencies needed in the era of digital transformation. Through this training, students are expected to be better prepared for change, improve their skills, and utilize technology productively.
Strengthening digital mindsets also aligns with UPNVJ's educational development direction, which prioritizes adaptability, creativity, and character as key components in developing graduates. Digital competency needs to be supported by ethical values, responsibility, and a spirit of national defense so that technological advances can be utilized for the benefit of society.
Under the leadership of UPNVJ Rector, Prof. Dr. Anter Venus, MA., Comm., student competency development is part of the effort to build an educational environment that is responsive to change. The provision of a digital mindset through Prospective 2026 is expected to support the emergence of a young generation that is not only technologically proficient but also able to think critically, innovate, and make positive contributions to the nation.