Penggunaan Gadget pada Anak Usia Dini dalam Menghadapi Era Revolusi Industri 4.0

Abstract

UTILIZING GADGET FOR EARLY CHILDREN IN FACING 4.0 INDUSTRY REVOLUTION. In this milineal era, the majority of human needs are based on digitization and can be managed using gadgets. The use of gadgets has now spread to the world of children, so it is a challenge for parents and kindergarten teachers in dealing with children in the industrial revolution era 4.0. In Indonesia, the use of gadgets has many negative effects, especially in early childhood. This phenomenon is the background of the problem in this study. This study uses descriptive qualitative research methods and aims to determine the use of gadgets that can support early childhood learning facilities. The process of collecting data is done through observation of early childhood aged 4-6 years, interviews with parents who give gadgets to young children, and related documentation on children who use gadgets in the learning process. The results of research by the author can be seen that the use of gadgets can increase children's learning interest in the learning process. So that the gadget for children can be a tool to complement the learning process facilities,