An Action Research Study on Electronic Picture Book-Making Activities to foster Digital Literacy in Five-Year-Old Children

Key Points

• The study aims to examine the changes in five-year-old children and teachers resulting from electronic picture book-making activities intended to enhance digital literacy.
• Conducted action research in four phases: problem analysis, execution, observation, and reflection.
• Implemented activities from June to November 2022 with 20 five-year-olds at D Kindergarten.
• Utilized methods such as participant observation, product outcomes, reflective journals from teachers, and parent activity records for data collection.
• Children demonstrated increased interest in digital media.
• Children became more proficient in manipulating digital devices.
• Children displayed abilities to create content using digital media.
• Children effectively communicated through digital media and content.
• Teachers reported a positive shift in their awareness of supporting children's digital literacy.