Educational Technology to Facilitate Access to Local Wisdom Practices in Religious Moderation

This study examines the role of educational technology in facilitating local wisdom practices to promote religious moderation. The study employs a descriptive qualitative approach, focusing on the community of Rama Agung village, North Bengkulu Regency, Bengkulu, Indonesia-an area noted for its pronounced religious heterogeneity. This village was selected for its high level of religious diversity. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and document analysis. The study directly engages with local traditions, such as Galungan, Kuningan, Ngaben Masal, Pura anniversaries, cremation ceremonies, and Christmas celebrations. The validity of the data was tested using the persistence observation technique within a triangulation model. The findings highlight the significant role of technology in preserving and promoting local wisdom, particularly in multicultural communities. By facilitating the documentation, dissemination, and revitalization of traditional practices, educational technology serves as an effective medium for sustaining cultural heritage and fostering religious moderation in diverse social contexts. Moreover, virtual documentation mitigates the erosion of intangible cultural heritage, providing communities with scalable tools for cross-religious dialogue and collaborative event planning. The study concludes that strategically integrated educational technology enriches multicultural social fabrics by reinforcing shared local wisdom while promoting adaptive innovation. Consequently, it offers a transferable model for policymakers and educators seeking to embed technological affordances within religious-moderation programs across similarly diverse contexts.