<![CDATA[The rapid growth of information technology has significantly increased gadget use among elementary school children, often without adequate guidance on safe and responsible digital behavior. This community service activity aimed to strengthen digital literacy among students of SDN 06 Bamban, Jorong Bamban, Nagari Ampek Koto Palembayan, Agam Regency, West Sumatra, through a socialization program on wise gadget use. The program adopted an educative-participatory approach combining interactive lectures, discussions, educational games, question-and-answer sessions, and simple case studies, and involved 40 students as participants. Data were collected through participatory observation, question-and-answer sessions, and reflective discussion with the classroom teacher, then analyzed descriptively by comparing students' understanding before and after the activity. The results indicate that students' understanding improved across several indicators, including the function of gadgets as learning media, awareness of the negative impacts of excessive gadget use, digital ethics, and the importance of limiting screen time, with overall understanding estimated to increase from approximately 36% to 82% based on classroom observation. Students also demonstrated stronger participation, critical thinking, and willingness to apply healthier gadget habits. This activity confirms that an interactive, participatory socialization approach is effective for building responsible digital character from an early age and highlights the importance of continued collaboration among universities, schools, and families to sustain digital literacy education.]]>
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