THE IMPORTANCE OF DIGITAL LITERACY TO BE AWARE OF NEGATIVE CONTENT USING GADGETS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

Abstract

Digital technology continues to experience rapid development, today many people use digital technology in everyday life to facilitate human activities, such as communication, learning, entertainment facilities and others. All circles feel the impact of advances in digital technology, such as young children, they are fascinated by games and entertainment on social media. What is feared is the negative impact of using social media and gadget applications on children. On this basis, the researcher used a literature study, described relevant research results and drew conclusions about the importance of digital literacy for young children to be aware of negative content using gadgets. The results of this study, the researchers explained that, early childhood who use gadgets will develop creativity, be innovative and involve new learning experiences. However, the use of gadgets must be accompanied by digital knowledge and skills or digital literacy. The intensity of children using gadgets is feared by children isolated in unhealthy interactions and focusing on screen-based consumption. The importance of collaboration between the roles of families, teachers and parents to be actively involved, provide digital literacy-oriented education to be aware of the negative content of digital technology.