Children's Digital Space: Educating on Social Media Ethics and Safety from Elementary School as an Effort to Support the Sustainable Development Goals

Ruang Digital Anak: Edukasi Etika dan Keamanan Bermedia Sosial Sejak Sekolah Dasar sebagai Upaya Mendukung Tujuan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan

Abstract

The development of digital technology has made the internet and social media an integral part of the lives of elementary school children. This provides great opportunities for children to learn and express themselves, but at the same time presents various risks if not balanced with adequate digital literacy. This digital literacy education activity aims to instill an understanding of social media ethics and safety from an early age in elementary school students. The program was implemented through the "5S Movement: Safe and Ethical Social Media Use" socialization at SD Al-Islah Gunung, Surabaya. The methods used include interactive education, discussions, case simulations, and simple evaluations through pre-tests and follow-up questionnaires. This activity is linked to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). The results of the activity showed an increase in students' understanding and awareness of safe and ethical behavior in the digital space.