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The Role of Digital Learning Media in Supporting Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Education: A Systematic Literature Review

Innovative Journal of Curriculum and Educational Technology · Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026)

DOI
10.15294/ujet.v15i1.48438
ISSN
2502-4558, 2252-7125
Published
2026-06-30
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang

Abstract

The use of digital learning media in early childhood education has become an important aspect in supporting the learning process in the digital era. Digital media offer interactive and engaging learning experiences that can improve children’s learning outcomes. This study aims to systematically analyze the use of digital learning media in supporting curriculum development in early childhood education. The method used in this study is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) based on articles published from 2021 to 2026. The research sample consists of 20 journal articles indexed Scopus (Q1-Q3) and SINTA (S2). The results of this literature review indicate that digital learning media can improve children’s cognitive abilities, engagement, literacy, numeracy, and creativity through interactive and multimodal learning experiences. However, their effectiveness is not inherent and remains constrained by suboptimal curriculum integration, varying levels of teacher readiness, and the alignment of instructional materials with children’s developmental characteristics and learning contexts. Overall, digital learning media play a significant role in supporting effective and meaningful learning, provided they are implemented through a systematic and developmentally appropriate approach.

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Yudi SiswantoAffiliation unknown4
Rusdarti RusdartiAffiliation unknown4
Joko SutartoAffiliation unknown4
Tri Joko RaharjoAffiliation unknown3
Titi PrihatinAffiliation unknown3
Yuli Kurniawati Sugiyo PranotoAffiliation unknown3
Amin YusufAffiliation unknown3
Farid AhmadiAffiliation unknown3
Abdul MalikUniversitas Mega Buana Palopo2
Bagus KisworoAffiliation unknown2
Fakhruddin FakhruddinAffiliation unknown2
Sri WardaniAffiliation unknown2
Sri Sularti Dewanti HandayaniAffiliation unknown2
Yuli Kurniawati Sugiyo PranotoAffiliation unknown2
Utsman UtsmanAffiliation unknown2
Diva Pramesti PutriAffiliation unknown1
Safira Arbella Aurell UrrofikAffiliation unknown1
Fadia Talia Salsabila HerviAffiliation unknown1
Muarifuddin MuarifuddinAffiliation unknown1
Nanda Artyasta Dwi PangestikaAffiliation unknown1
Denta Septian PamungkasAffiliation unknown1
Siti RahmawatiAffiliation unknown1
Bambang SubaliAffiliation unknown1
Harianingsih HarianingsihAffiliation unknown1
Tri Joko RaharjoAffiliation unknown1
Lintang Markhamah Watianur AzizahAffiliation unknown1
Ella ElistianiAffiliation unknown1
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Ganeza Adien MarcellaAffiliation unknown1
Pius ThaalAffiliation unknown1
Muhammad Fachrur RoziAffiliation unknown1
Murni PallawagauAffiliation unknown1
Slamet SlametSebelas Maret University1
I Made SudanaAffiliation unknown1
Tomi HermawanAffiliation unknown1
Firdaus FirdausAffiliation unknown1
Sintha Yuar NinggaAffiliation unknown1
Andhini DinnAffiliation unknown1

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