EMPOWERING YOUNG LEARNERS THROUGH DIGITAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP (i-LED): A STUDY ON THE i-LED LEARNING MODULE

The advancement of technology has significantly reshaped education, enabling more dynamic and accessible teaching through Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This shift has led to innovative strategies, including the use of interactive media such as videos, simulations, and gamified learning tools. Aligned with the Malaysia Education Blueprint (2015–2025), the Ministry of Education has emphasized the importance of instilling entrepreneurial values from an early age. However, kindergarten curricula still lack integration of these elements. Early exposure to entrepreneurship is essential in nurturing leadership, decision-making, competitiveness, and financial literacy in young children. Despite its importance, digital entrepreneurship remains largely unfamiliar to early childhood educators in Malaysia. Awareness and implementation at the preschool level are limited, and the use of digital tools in line with the National Entrepreneurship Policy remains underdeveloped. This study introduces a Digital Entrepreneurship Education Module for Children using the Interactive Learning Digital (i-LED) approach, developed with experts input and based on the ADDIE instructional design model. The module features structured content, pedagogical strategies, and multimedia enhancements—such as text, audio, graphics, and video—to make learning more effective and engaging. Its implementation aims not only to support educators but also to increase awareness among parents and stakeholders of the need to equip future generations with entrepreneurial and digital skills—contributing to a balanced, future-ready economy in line with National Transformation 2050 (TN50).

The advancement of technology has significantly reshaped education, enabling more dynamic and accessible teaching through Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This shift has led to innovative strategies, including the use of interactive media such as videos, simulations, and gamified learning tools. Aligned with the Malaysia Education Blueprint (2015–2025), the Ministry of Education has emphasized the importance of instilling entrepreneurial values from an early age. However, kindergarten curricula still lack integration of these elements. Early exposure to entrepreneurship is essential in nurturing leadership, decision-making, competitiveness, and financial literacy in young children. Despite its importance, digital entrepreneurship remains largely unfamiliar to early childhood educators in Malaysia. Awareness and implementation at the preschool level are limited, and the use of digital tools in line with the National Entrepreneurship Policy remains underdeveloped. This study introduces a Digital Entrepreneurship Education Module for Children using the Interactive Learning Digital (i-LED) approach, developed with experts input and based on the ADDIE instructional design model. The module features structured content, pedagogical strategies, and multimedia enhancements—such as text, audio, graphics, and video—to make learning more effective and engaging. Its implementation aims not only to support educators but also to increase awareness among parents and stakeholders of the need to equip future generations with entrepreneurial and digital skills—contributing to a balanced, future-ready economy in line with National Transformation 2050 (TN50).