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In the 21st century education era, Critical thinking skills and creativity are increasingly important for students. Answer these needs, The peak of the Nusantara XI educator gathering presents an inspirational talkshow titled “Empower creativity and critical thinking with canva”, which took place at the BLOC post, Central Jakarta, Saturday (2/10). This event presents experienced speakers such as Pipit Indrawati, Canva for Education Lead for Indonesia and Southeast Asia; Jihan Aryani, Country Community Manager Canva Indonesia; Marsaria Primadonna, Head of Kampus Guru Cikal; As well as Syerly Manarata, Teacher Ambassador Canva. They discuss the role of Canva as an educational tool that encourages students to think critically and express ideas visually. Canva continues to be committed to supporting teacher Jihan Aryani emphasizes Canva's commitment to expand access to educational tools that enrich learning experiences. “We believe that creativity is an important skill, And we are committed to offering tools supported by AI and a large template library to support teachers in encouraging creativity and critical thinking in the classroom,” he said. Read too: 30 The teacher shares practice at the top of TPN XI since the year 2022, Canva has partnered with the Ministry of Elementary and Secondary Education, Allows free access to canva for education for teachers and students through learning accounts.id. In the year 2023, more than 2,3 Million Teachers and Students Using Canva with Learning Account.id, produce more than 45 million designs. "Canva's partnership with the Ministry of Elementary and Secondary Education makes it easy for teachers to access the platform - they can directly enter with a learning account.. We are also happy to be able to support educators by providing training that helps them maximize Canva for more interesting learning experiences in the classroom,"Pipit said. Recently, Canva launched an independent training at the Merdeka Teaching Platform titled Creative and Innovative Learning with Learning Account.id [Partnership with canva for education]. This independent training is designed to guide teachers, including those who just started using canva, for learning independently. "The Mandiri Canva training includes inspirational teaching videos from Canva Ambassador teachers. For example, One video highlighting learning differentiated Mathematics subjects using Canva, for the topic of data presentation,”Added. "We hope that through this independent training, The teachers are inspired to create meaningful learning experiences in class using Canva. " On the same occasion, chairman of the Cikal Teachers Campus (kg bw) claimed to have long used Canva to support the learning process in its class, even before there was a partnership as explained by Pipit. Read too: Peak of the XI Archipelago Educators Meeting: Teacher autonomy in learning "I have forgotten how initially get acquainted with Canva and can access the Canva features for education, that is definitely a long time before Canva works with the ministry (Primary and secondary education) And that makes learning more creative,” he said. Canva Technology which is very helpful for teachers according to Pima, Marsaria's nickname, Canva facilitates her job as a teacher. Like for example when creating learning media, He often uses Canva to make the designs that students like. Some books published by KGC also use Canva to design the cover to set the layout of each page. Thus, Canva is a very helpful tool for teachers, which is often involved in the process of making and publishing books. However, He reminded teachers to be able to use Canva wisely. "Canva is a technology that really helps us but we must use it wisely. We as teachers still have a major role in designing meaningful learning,” he concluded. Read too: Teachers also need feedback, Careful Teacher is a solution through this talkshow, educators are expected to be more motivated to integrate canva in learning. Canva is committed to supporting Indonesian education through various programs that help teachers improve their skills in training students' creativity and critical thinking. Writer: Siti Editor: Yosi

Dadi Sunarya Usfa walks, Regent of Melawi Regency, win the prestigious award "Mohammad Syafei Awards" from the Learning Teacher Foundation, which was submitted at the peak of the Nusantara Educator's Meeting (TPN) XI at the Jakarta Bloc Post on Saturday (2/11). This award is a recognition of leaders in education management, good at school level, foundation, as well as regions that choose the path of driving for changes in education through various efforts to realize learning in favor of children. Efforts made by Dadi Sunarya include collaborating with the Archipelago Learning Teacher Community (KGBN) Melawi to improve teacher competencies through the Gathering of Nusantara XI educators in their regions. "We realize that building an educational ecosystem cannot be alone. Collaboration between all parties is very important. The quality of education is not just the responsibility of one party but the shared responsibility of the entire educational stakeholder,"Explained Dadi Sunarya. Read too: Peak of the XI Archipelago Educators Meeting: The teacher's autonomy he highlighted the important role of parents, teacher, education staff, community, professional organization, and related agencies that jointly support the transformation of education in their area. Because of that, He welcomed the KGBN Melawi initiative in moving the TPN in his area, especially after seeing the positive impact on improving the quality of the educational ecosystem in Melawi. "In the future we will continue to assist this program through the Regency APBD. This collaboration work is very important for us to be able to get more benefits for education in our area,"The word is sunshine. Appreciation is given to the leading leader of the Basy Miracle, Chief TPN, expressed his appreciation to all the recipients of the "Mohammad Syafei Awards" award for being committed to being a powerful leader, namely leaders who are looking for ways to achieve their goals; improvement of the quality of education in the midst of many challenges. "Appreciating the regional head of the award recipient because it is aware that the challenges in education must be faced together with collaboration. Mr/Mrs take a role in their respective regional TPN, means wanting to listen, Believe and support teachers for #follow -up learning,"Said Maman. Read too: Teachers' Debate: Should the Independent Curriculum be Continued?? Maman added that the Mohammad Syafei Awards award was not only a form of recognition, but also an invitation for other educational leaders to play an active role in supporting teachers and building an inclusive educational ecosystem. "Our hope, More and more regional leaders and schools are the drivers of positive changes in education. With hand in hand, we can build a future for education that is more in favor of children,"Said Maman. The peak event of TPN XI at the Jakarta Bloc Post succeeded in bringing together thousands of educational educators and stakeholders from various regions of Indonesia. Through agendas like the debate class, educator class, and driving class, The participants had the opportunity to share inspiration, deepen knowledge, and practicing a powerful leadership. TPN XI does not only highlight the importance of collaboration and improvement of teacher competencies, but also emphasizes the active role of regional leaders in supporting quality learning that focuses on the needs of children. (Yosi)

Total 10 Educator Class at the Peak of the Nusantara XI Educator Gathering Successfully held. Parallel Class which was held on Saturday (2/11) it presents 30 Teachers from various parts of the archipelago or each class are 3 speaker. One of them carries the title “Humanize relationships: Students are understood, The teacher is understood”. This class focuses on how the speaker's experience as a teacher practices creative ways to understand students. Andi Zupriaty: The teacher is angry to be friendly the first speaker, Andi Zupriaty, State High School teacher 7 Pangkajene Islands (Pangkep), South Sulawesi, Starting by telling the first classroom condition that is full of challenges because many students are lazy, difficult to manage, and often does not meet its expectations. The burden of teaching 12 A day class time makes Andi feel tired responding to the attitudes of his students. Often Andi is angry at his students who resulted in him being labeled as a killer teacher. Read too: Peak of the XI Archipelago Educators Meeting: Teacher Autonomy in Learning “However, Fortunately, I was met with TPN some time ago which was held in Pangkep. There, I just found out about the diagnostic assessment and realized that the problems I hadpi came from my inability to understand the student's perspective,” said Andi. Through this experience, Andi stressed the importance of self -reflection for the teacher. Teachers who reflect so know their learning needs so that they can create an environment that is more supportive and comfortable for students. “I decided to turn into a friendly teacher, which is more patient and listening. The results were seen, More and more students are open and even dare to pour out their feelings,"Andi continued. Only Laely: The teacher needs to embrace victims and bullying perpetrators to continue Andi, Only Laely, Mi Al Anwar Rembang Teacher, Central Java, share his experience in overcoming the phenomenon of negotiations in school, Especially experienced by students from outside Java. Nur said, Often victims of harassment feel anxious and uncomfortable. This has an impact on the mental health of the victims of the harassment that led to a decrease in the quality of learning. He also told me how the victims often permission was sick. Read too: Teachers' Debate: Should the Independent Curriculum be Continued?? “Finally, I tried to embrace both victims and negotiations by opening the conversation space through the letter. Why a letter, so that they are not awkward and brave more open,” Nur explained. Through the letter, It gets many new views, including that some of the previous harassers were also victims. After dare to open by letter, Nur will invite them to meet and discuss each other's feelings. During the meeting, between perpetrators and victims forgive each other and their relationship improved. "Apart from embracing bullying victims, We also have to know the motives of the perpetrators of bullying. Do not let us ignore what they feel," he said. I Gusti Ayu: Creative Ways to Be close to teachers are no less interesting, I Gusti Ayu, State junior high school teacher 2 Unite, Lembata, East Nusa Tenggara joined in telling his experience overcoming the challenges of teaching. When you first teach, Pupils do not appreciate their gentle and polite attitude. Instead of using punishment, Ayu tried a more interactive teaching method by inviting students to play traditional games and watching meaningful films, Like a movie about love for mom. Through this experience, Ayu stressed the importance of a fun creative approach. Not only teach academic lessons, but also the moral values ​​that build student character. "Since my teaching method has changed, Students respect me, Even I am now the most favorite teacher for them,"Close Ayu. Writer: Akmal Editor: Yosi

A lot 32 from 1000 More intelligent teams The teacher advanced to the level of the archipelago at the peak of the Nusantara XI educator gathering on Saturday (2/11) At the BLOC post, Central Jakarta. They were challenged by three classes of debate. One of the moses namely “The Merdeka curriculum has succeeded in improving student learning abilities”. Misconception of the Merdeka Curriculum Two Teams that debate including KKG Jasinga as the Pro and Guya Ayen team as a counter party. The Pro Team started the delivery of the argument by revealing that there was a misconception in understanding the Merdeka Curriculum. The misconception is that the curriculum frees children. Instead of freeing, The Pro Team emphasized, Flexible Flexible Curriculum. "The Merdeka Curriculum is arranged flexibly. So, The teacher can adjust and enter constructive values ​​to students,"Said Salman Fajri, one of the team members. According to him, an official curriculum applied nationally on 2024 it has been able to improve the competence and character of students for the better. This success is the result of flexibility that allows teachers to design meaningful learning with contextual principles. The Merdeka Teaching Platform adds to the burden of responding to Salman's statement, One of the speakers of the team against Guya Ayen, Natasya Rizki Pratiwi denied her experience. According to Natasya, The Independent Curriculum failed to enhance the literacy and numeracy of the students. He considered that this was proven by PISA Indonesia's score which he considered to have stagnant. Besides that, The cons team also highlighted the use of the Merdeka Teaching Platform application (PMM) that adds to the teacher's workload. “The curriculum cannot make the teacher difficult. If it makes it difficult, then how the teaching process given to students can succeed?"Said the cons team. At the end of the debate, Assessment and appreciation are given by the audience and two judges. One of the judges, Agus said, Both teams have ideas that can complement each other. He considered the dynamics process in the debate class was an activity that must continue to be cared for. PISA 2022: The score dropped, The rise level should be known, PISA results 2022 that is announced at the end 2023, literacy and numeral scores of Indonesian students have decreased. However, the ranking is up compared to the previous PISA results 2018. Nadiem Makarim who at that time served as Minister of Education and Culture said, This proves the toughness of the Indonesian education system to face the Covid-19 disaster. Recovery of the impact of learning-loss on Indonesian students due to pandemic faster than the average of other countries. Writer: NAUFAL NAWWAF EDITOR: Yosi

Peak of the XI Archipelago Educators Meeting (TPN XI) Success was held at the Jakarta BLOC Post on Saturday (2/11), bring more than 2500 the teacher directly and 1000 Participants watch together at 30 area. With the theme "Educational Leader Empowerment", This event presents a series of inspirational sessions, including educational talkshow, debate class, educator class, drive class, Student work exhibition, and the educational solution market. But xi is more meaningful with the presence of various parties, including Iwan Syahril (Director General of Early Childhood Education & Ministry of Education and Social Affairs), Dewi Sandra, Tya Ariestya Abdel Achrian and his son, Delisha, and 100 more teachers from various regions who are speakers, even from the 3t area. Bukik Setiawan, chairman of the Teacher Learning Foundation, explain, The transformation of the teacher's way of learning occurs at TPN because TPN gives the teacher's trust to be a speaker. “ERA before TPN, Various kinds of activities discuss teachers' questions, including seminars, symposium and others, but minimal entrust the teacher as a speaker. At the TPN which was held since the year 2014, Teachers are not only listening but also heard, Teachers deserve to be speakers, so a learning resource for other teachers,” explained Bukik. Besides that, at TPN, Participants also get autonomy to determine their own study menu. There are many class options and they can choose which class to be followed to adjust the needs of each. Debate class: Teachers have a perspective that should be heard by total policy makers 32 Teams from various regions share perspectives on the latest issues in education in the debate class. With various topics ranging from equitable access to education through zoning to national exams, This discussion shows a critical view that is rarely expressed in the formal room. Every argument delivered is a reflection of the teacher's real experience in the field, shows that they are the party who most understands what is needed to improve the quality of education. This session illustrates the urgency to listen and trust the teacher's voice. "For the arguing team, This is a learning process, They get feedback from the debate or even judges, The team will complete and strengthen its argument. For the audience debate, This is an opportunity to enrich the perspective, igniting further conversations,” explained Bukik. 50 The teacher boarded a ship from South Sulawesi to study at the top of TPN XI there was an inspirational story behind thousands of participants who were present at the top of TPN XI. Fifty participants from Bantaeng, South Sulawesi, Departed since Wednesday morning because he had to go by land and sea for three days and two nights. Fifteen of the participants were the accompanying education offices including the Head of Service. "Actually, we want to pay for a flight ticket for the head of the department, But rejected. He said if we boarded a boat, you also boarded a boat, Even the rooms want the economy,"Said Rifal, Members of the Bantaeng District Nusantara Learning Teacher Community, who became the group coordinator. "During the trip a lot of advice and enthusiasm from Mr. Kadis. When at the top we have to spread to all classes so that when we go home we can make a sharing session from what we get here. For those who participate in the debate also emphasized the important thing to learn a lot from the arguments of other teams,"Add Rifal. This year is not the first time for Rifal to feel the peak of the TPN event, last year's experience made him addicted to continuing to study in this forum. According to him, There are many new insights from fellow teachers even from different areas. "Since last year, I am already determined, Every peak of TPN I have to participate because there will always be new things I can get, I want to upgrade myself,"Close Rifal. (Yosi)