El Midad: Jurnal Jurusan PGMI
Vol. 18 No. 2 (2026): El-Midad: Jurnal Jurusan PGMI

INTERACTIVE DIGITAL BOARD IN EARLY CHILDHOOD: ENHANCING NUMERACY, GRAPHOMOTOR SKILLS, COLLABORATION, AND CHARACTER

Khusnatul Mawaddah (Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang)
Harisma Fatihatul Hayyu (Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang)
Elfa Yuliana Nasution (Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang)
Ria Arista Asih (Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang)
Erna Yayuk (Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang)
Beti Istanti Suwandayani (Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang)
Arina Restian (Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study examines how the pedagogical implementation of an Interactive Digital Board (IDB) enhances the integrated development of numeracy, graphomotor skills, collaboration, and character in early childhood education. Graphomotor skills in this study refer to fine motor abilities related to early writing activities, including tracing, drawing, and symbol formation. Employing a qualitative descriptive case study design, the research was conducted in a natural classroom setting at PAUD At-Taqwa, Bojonegoro, involving 15 children aged 4–6 years and two teachers. Data were collected through non-participant observation and documentation of IDB-integrated thematic learning activities. The findings reveal four key outcomes: (1) IDB-mediated activities effectively bridge concrete and abstract numerical understanding; (2) stylus-based interaction supports the development of graphomotor control through repetitive and error-tolerant practice; (3) multi-touch features facilitate peer interaction, negotiation, and collaborative problem-solving; and (4) the implementation of the “queue technique” (Teknik Antre) promotes patience, discipline, and honesty. This study contributes to the literature by providing empirical evidence of a holistic pedagogical approach that integrates multiple developmental domains through a single digital learning medium. In practice, the findings highlight the importance of context-sensitive and teacher-designed strategies for optimising the use of digital technology, particularly in resource-limited early childhood classrooms

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Journal Info

Abbrev

elmidad

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Religion Education Social Sciences Other

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El Midad: Jurnal Jurusan PGMI with e-ISSN 2656-4289; p-ISSN 2087-8389mainly focuses on learning in Primary schools teacher education or primary school. Detailed scopes of articles accepted for submission to Jurnal are: Learning Theory Curriculum and Technology in Education School Management in ...