The Urgency of Digital Learning Media For Young Children

Ihza Chabib Hermeianto

Abstract


This article aims to provide an overview of the importance of digital learning media for early childhood, in today's learning process. Therefore, in this research article, we intend to see and analyze how the learning process is carried out in the early childhood education environment, what problems teachers and students face in the learning process, and what the impact of digital media learning is on early childhood. In writing this literature study article, the author uses books, journals, articles and documents that can help the author to complete this article. The results of this research are that digital learning media really gives children an influence and stimulus to grow and develop their desire for learning, because with digital learning media, it is possible for children to be happy and be exposed to new and unconventional learning, so this is related to the essence and characteristics of early childhood, where learning must be done in a simple and enjoyable way for them.

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