Averroes Community Strategies in Developing Civic Intellectual Skills among Generation Z in the Digital Era

The development of technology in the digital era has brought many challenges for Generation Z, such as the spread of fake news, echo chambers, and technology addiction. This study aims to identify the forms of strategies used by the Averroes Community and indications of their contribution to Generation Z' “Intellectual Skills” in the digital era. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection through interviews as the main source, limited observation, and document studies as supporting data sources. The results show two main strategies: in the critical thinking skills aspect and literacy aspect. The critical thinking skills aspect consists of Thematic Discussions, Political Classes, and the Gender Equality Academy (GEA); in the digital literacy aspect, through Journalism, social media, and Content Creator Training. Both strategies have indications of contribution to the skills of acquiring and evaluating; classifying and prioritizing; identifying and weighing consequences; and assessing and reflecting on information. The implications of this study supporting the concept of “Community-Based Civic Education” as a form of learning transformation in the digital era.