RT Journal Article A1 Tri Syamsijulianto A1 Alvira Pranata T1 Promoting cultural literacy and community engagement through educational technology: Evidence from the implementation of Go Buya Learning Media JF Priviet Social Sciences Journal YR 2026 VO 6 IS 5 SP 177-188 DO 10.55942/pssj.v6i5.1238 AB This study investigates the effectiveness of the Go Buya digital learning platform in enhancing cultural literacy and civic knowledge among fourth-grade students at MIS Istiqomah Entikong, a school located in the Indonesia–Malaysia border region. A quantitative experimental design with a pre–post methodology was employed, involving 27 student participants. Cultural and civic competencies were assessed using standardized evaluation instruments and analyzed through normality testing, homogeneity testing, paired-sample t-tests, and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests. The findings reveal a steady improvement in student performance, indicated by an increase in mean scores from 61.19 (pretest) to 82.33 (final posttest). While levels of statistical significance varied, all phases demonstrated positive learning gains. The results suggest that integrating interactive, game-based platforms such as Go Buya can strengthen cultural identity, foster community engagement, and support citizenship education, particularly in multicultural learning environments situated in border areas. K1 Educational Technology, Cultural Literacy, Gamification, Community Engagement, Border Education. LK https://journal.privietlab.org/index.php/PSSJ/article/view/1238 ER