Learning Arabic for Kids Online Using Google Classroom

Abstract

AbstractChildren in today’s era have skills in using all technological devices such as gadgets, computers, mobile phones. Their skills are sometimes not on target, causing the use of these technologies to undermine their future achievements, such as spending time playing games. Therefore, this study aims to produce a new paradigm related to the use of technological devices to help achieve children’s future goals, namely the use of google classroom for Arabic learning. Based on the results of the study, it is known that the use of technological devices among children has become part of the busy life of children in the Islamic boarding school environment during, and in general, their use is for something that does not support the achievement of their goals in the future. However, children’s ability to operate technological devices in their daily lives can help children be skilled in using them for Arabic language learning activities. This is proven when technological devices used for learning can improve children’s ability to speak Arabic, the increase in these abilities is seen in the aspects of listening skills, speaking skills. As for reading and writing skills, they cannot yet be improved by using technological devices. Therefore, researchers recommend that subsequent researchers can produce technological devices that can be used to improve Arabic reading and writing skills for children, so that all technological devices do not damage the child’s future.KeywordsGoogle classroomLearning ArabicEducation technologyOnline learning