The potential of Batu Urip cultural heritage site for nature-based physical activities and learning assist-ed by digital media for children

Abstract

Cultural heritage sites and nature-based environments offer significant potential for educational tourism and experiential physical learning, particularly for children. Batu Urip, as a Cultural Heritage Village, has extensive historical heritage and local traditions. The aim of this research is how to design the Batu Urip cultural heritage site as a historical digital media for nature-based physical activities and learning. The research method used is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data sources supporting this research include interviews, field observations, and reference sources such as scientific journals and books. History digital media for nature-based physical activities and learning will increase children’s enthusiasm for learning history through this digital history applied at the education level. In addition, local history will elevated because it has been digitally modified. In addition, children’s excitement is not only in learning but also in being able to take the good values contained therein. Based on data analysis, it is shown that Batu Urip Cultural Heritage Village has an excellent opportunity to become a means of learning local history at the educational level. The digitalization design of the Batu Urip site can be developed through nature-based physical learning on historical digital knowledge, which can add enormous knowledge and insight. Children will understand better and think more creatively with the presence of high-value local History in their environment. Keywords: Batu Urip cultural, Heritage site, Nature-based outing class, Digital media