Integration of Literacy, Coding, and AI with UltaKo Media and the Film Mars

Vinencia Ika  Indralin

Authors

Vinencia Ika Indralin Universitas PGRI Palembang Author

Keywords:

Literacy, Coding, Ultako challenge cards, MARS Movie

Abstract

This research aims to integrate Literacy, Coding (Programming), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) through the use of innovative media UltaKo and analysis of the film Mars (Mimpi Ananda Raih Semesta). This integration is based on the urgency of developing 21st-century competencies that require critical thinking, problem-solving, and technology adaptation skills. UltaKo media (possibly an abbreviation of innovative learning media) is designed as a platform that facilitates students to apply literacy in understanding content, using coding to solve challenges and create digital creations, and utilizing the basic principles of AI. Meanwhile, the film Mars, which tells the story of the struggle to achieve education, is used as a context for value-based and inspirational learning. Through the film Mars, students are encouraged to analyze narratives, characters, and moral messages (Literacy), then replicate or visualize data and storylines using Coding, and formulate simple AI-based simulations related to decision-making or story predictions. The expected result is the creation of an effective learning model, which not only improves students' digital and technical literacy skills but also fosters a never-give-up character and learning motivation reflected in the values of struggle in the film. This integration model is expected to be a practical guide in presenting learning that is relevant to technological developments and character-based.

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