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The Importance of Digital Literacy in Early Childhood Education

Title
The Importance of Digital Literacy in Early Childhood Education
Creator
Ghosh, Oindrilla; Kumar, Binod
Description
Digital literacy in early childhood education equips children with essential skills for learning, communication, and problem solving in a connected world. From tablets to interactive whiteboards, guided experiences help young learners navigate digital tools safely and ethically. Early exposure supports literacy development by offering multimedia stories, phonics apps, and collaborative games that reinforce memory and attention. Importantly, teachers integrate digital literacy with social-emotional learning, teaching young children how to share, take turns, and manage screen time. Families engaged in this work create consistent routines that bridge home and school, reinforcing concepts like searching for information, evaluating sources, and respecting others online. By embedding digital literacy in play and inquiry, schools prepare students for future classrooms, careers, and civic participation, while safeguarding well-being and creativity. This foundation supports lifelong learning, adaptability, and responsible innovation. Copyright 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. Copying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of IGI Global Scientific Publishing is prohibited. Use of this chapter to train generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is expressly prohibited. The publisher reserves all rights to license its use for generative AI training and machine learning model development.
Source
Building Digital Literacy in Early Childhood Education;pp.67-90
Date
01-01-2026
Publisher
IGI Global
Coverage
Ghosh O., Christ University, India; Kumar B., Radha Govind University, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISBN: 979-833736271-7; 979-833736269-4; 979-833736270-0;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

Ghosh, Oindrilla; Kumar, Binod, “The Importance of Digital Literacy in Early Childhood Education,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 18, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/24852.

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