Aplikasi Digital Interacty sebagai Sarana Peningkatan Minat Baca Anak di PAUD Al-Qur'an Al-Falah Karangkamiri

Abstract

The early childhood reading interest is often referred to as an important aspect in early literacy development. However, reading interest often does not receive optimal attention and remains low due to limited access to engaging learning media that are appropriate for children's developmental characteristics. This study aims to describe how the interactive digital application serves as a tool to enhance children's reading interest at the Al-Qur'an Al-Falah Karangkamiri Early Childhood Education Center. The study employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data collection techniques include observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis. The research findings indicate that interactive applications with features such as quizzes, picture stories, matching images with words, and educational games are effective in capturing children's attention, thereby encouraging increased participation in reading activities. This is evidenced by our findings that children demonstrated increased enthusiasm, concentration, and focus duration during reading activities using the interactive application. In addition, teachers also feel assisted because the Interacty application provides an alternative learning medium that is fun, flexible, and easy to use according to learning needs. Thus, the use of the Interacty application has proven to be a learning tool that can encourage an increase in children's interest in reading at the Al-Qur'an Al-Falah Karangkamiri Early Childhood Education Center