Central Kalimantan Wins Digital Learning Innovation Award, 443 Schools Digitized
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- Pemprov Kalimantan Tengah menerima penghargaan Digital Learning Innovation Excellence dari CNN Indonesia Awards atas program Kelas Digital Huma Betang.
- Sebanyak 443 sekolah menengah di Kalteng telah terdigitalisasi pada 2026, didukung papan interaktif dan internet satelit untuk menjangkau daerah terpencil.
- Penghargaan ini menegaskan peran teknologi dalam memangkas kesenjangan pendidikan, namun tantangan keberlanjutan infrastruktur dan SDM masih membayangi.
The Provincial Government of Central Kalimantan (Kalteng) has achieved a milestone in education by winning the Digital Learning Innovation Excellence award at the CNN Indonesia Awards 2026. The recognition was given for the region's success in expanding access to quality learning through digital technology, especially for students in remote areas that have long been constrained by distance and infrastructure.
The award was presented by Transmedia Director Latif Harnoko to the Regional Secretary of Central Kalimantan at the peak event held at JW Marriott, Jakarta, on Friday (6/11). This year's event is the ninth edition and has previously been held in a number of provinces, such as South Sulawesi, North Sumatra, West Java, Bali, South Sumatra, East Java, Central Java, and Jakarta.
The innovation that earned Kalteng the award is the Kelas Digital Huma Betang program. The program is designed to bridge limited access to education in remote areas by bringing technology devices into classrooms. As of 2026, 443 schools at the SMA, SMK, and Special School (SKH) levels in Kalteng have been digitized. Its implementation includes digital interactive boards, satellite internet connections, and various devices supporting teaching and learning activities.
The presence of digital technology in classrooms is expected to create a more interactive learning experience. Beyond making it easier to deliver materials, the use of technology opens opportunities for students in various remote corners to access broader learning resources. This initiative aligns with efforts to equalize the quality of education in Kalteng, where challenging geographical conditions—dense forests, large rivers, and remote settlements—are often the main obstacles.
"This award is a spur for us to keep innovating, ensuring no child in Kalteng is left behind in access to quality education," said the Kalteng Regional Secretary after receiving the award.
The CNN Indonesia Awards itself is an event appreciating individuals, institutions, and leaders deemed to have made real contributions to Indonesia's progress. This year's peak event was attended by a number of figures, including CT Corp Chairman Chairul Tanjung. The award is expected to inspire other regions to adopt a similar approach in addressing education gaps.
Nevertheless, Kalteng's success is not without caveats. The challenge ahead lies in the sustainability of the program: ensuring devices remain maintained, satellite internet connections operate stably, and teachers are equipped with the ability to use technology effectively. Without adequate human resource support, school digitization risks becoming merely a symbol without a significant impact on learning quality.
Going forward, the Kelas Digital Huma Betang model deserves consideration as a prototype for other provinces with similar geographical characteristics. The question is, will the central government expand this scheme nationally, or will regional initiatives remain the main driver of digital education transformation?
