Title:
DIGITAL HISTORY BOOK AS AN ALTERNATIVE AND SOLUTION IN TEACHING HEROIC EXEMPLARY VALUES TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' ATTITUDE OF NATIONALISM IN THE DIGITAL ERA

Authors:
Baharuddin Fathoni, Leo Agung. S, Hieronymus Purwanta

Abstract:
The development of the digital world makes it possible to actualize developments in various fields, one of which is developments in the world of education. One of the advancements in education is the emergence of new innovations in digital books or e-books. A digital book is a letter formatted like a book in digital form, and you can even add video and audio to it. Technology is becoming more and more complex and causing rapid changes in society. Technological advancement has made it easier for people to obtain information through multiple ways. You can enjoy the possibilities of digital technology very freely and without restriction, but in addition to these various conveniences, they have a great impact, especially For the younger generation, addiction from online games may harm the younger generation’s mental health, pornography, cheating and various other crimes. This situation has also led to the erosion of the younger generation’s attitude towards nationalism. The younger generation is now more focused and time-conscious. They prefer and love foreign cultures that sometimes contradict us. They are an alternative and sufficient solution for improving nationalist sentiments through exemplary hero values in rapid development. This writing aims to determine the role of historical digital books in increasing the attitude of nationalism. This research was analyzed using qualitative research methods. The results and discussion are: there is a role for historical digital book media that can make it easier to teach nationalism attitudes through heroic exemplary values to students in the digital era. So that students will be motivated and equipped with an attitude of nationalism even in the midst of high-speed developments.

Keywords:
Digital book, history learning, heroic values

DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.37500/IJESSR.2021.4326