Research Article
Parents' Perception of the Use of Digital Book Reading App in Improving English Skills for Early Childhood
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.21-12-2021.2317276, author={Ince Dian Aprilyani Azir and Tria Zulviana and Dhian Gowinda Luh Safitri and Devi Oktari Harvens and Roudlotul Islamiyah}, title={ Parents' Perception of the Use of Digital Book Reading App in Improving English Skills for Early Childhood}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference of Science Education in Industrial Revolution 4.0, ICONSEIR 2021, December 21st, 2021, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICONSEIR}, year={2022}, month={5}, keywords={perception digital book english early childhood}, doi={10.4108/eai.21-12-2021.2317276} }- Ince Dian Aprilyani Azir
Tria Zulviana
Dhian Gowinda Luh Safitri
Devi Oktari Harvens
Roudlotul Islamiyah
Year: 2022
Parents' Perception of the Use of Digital Book Reading App in Improving English Skills for Early Childhood
ICONSEIR
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.21-12-2021.2317276
Abstract
Literature studies have shown benefits of using technology and multimedia to improve children's engagement and interest in learning. However, the use of technology for children is still receiving mixed views from parents. Digital books are an alternative innovation that can be used by parents to improve their children's English skills in a fun way. Incorporated features in digital books such as voiceover, interactivity, and background music can help children improve their vocabulary and comprehension. Digital books are also believed to be able to facilitate children's needs for access to a variety of books that can be read anywhere and anytime. This study focuses on parents’ perception regarding the use of digital book reading applications in improving children’s English skills. This study used a descriptive qualitative method with five parents of children aged 4 - 8 years old who have used a digital book reading application named Vocacio for 14 days. The data in this study is obtained by doing an in-depth interview with the parents. The result of the study shows that parents have mixed perceptions regarding the use of digital book reading applications in improving children’s reading interest, reading comprehension, reading fluency, and English vocabulary.