The Use of Digital Learning Resources as a Strategy to Engage Gen Alpha Students in History Learning

Authors

  • Okta Fitri Astuti Universitas Jambi, Jambi, Indonesia
  • Cindy Dwi Yunita Universitas Jambi, Jambi, Indonesia
  • Delva Zakia Agustin Universitas Jambi, Jambi, Indonesia
  • Reka Seprina Universitas Jambi, Jambi, Indonesia
  • Apdelmi Apdelmi Universitas Jambi, Jambi, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38035/sijet.v4i2.450

Keywords:

Digital Learning Resources, Generation Alpha, Learning Interest, History Learning, Digital Media

Abstract

This article examines the use of digital learning materials to increase Generation Alpha students’ interest in history. This study adopts a literature review approach by analyzing various published sources related to the characteristics of Generation Alpha, digital media, and the history teaching process. The study’s findings indicate that Generation Alpha shows a preference for educational tools that are interactive, visual, audiovisual, and easily accessible such as educational videos, animated graphics, visual data representations, apps, educational games, and virtual reality technology. The implementation of digital learning resources has the potential to make history learning more engaging, collaborative, and relevant, while facilitating the development of students’ historical and critical thinking skills. However, its implementation still requires the selection of appropriate materials, teacher guidance, and the strengthening of digital literacy.

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Published

2026-10-15

How to Cite

Astuti, O. F., Yunita, C. D., Agustin, D. Z., Seprina, R., & Apdelmi, A. (2026). The Use of Digital Learning Resources as a Strategy to Engage Gen Alpha Students in History Learning. Siber International Journal of Education Technology (SIJET), 4(2), 106–116. https://doi.org/10.38035/sijet.v4i2.450

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Siber International Journal of Education Technology (October - December 2026)

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