Creative Digital Technology with Organizing Art Activities for Early Childhood
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The purpose of this article was to present the integrating of technology and early childhood education in digital technology such as application software through computer devices, tablets, and smartphones to integrate with art activities for early childhood. Using digital technology in Art activities contributes to children’s enthusiasm, interest and expansion of learning because digital technology is a tool in the creative process that helps children develop their own potential in creating art. It also allows children to convey stories, imagination and learning from experimenting with new creations. In this research article, the author has studied and compiled the information as a guideline for teachers in organizing art activities that integrate technology to be able to develop holistic early childhood physically, intellectually, socially and emotionally. This is an important foundation for the development of early childhood to be people who are ready to step into the learning society in the 21st century.
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