Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ghosh, Oindrilla; Kumar, Binod Title A name given to the resource The Importance of Digital Literacy in Early Childhood Education Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Building Digital Literacy in Early Childhood Education;pp.67-90 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-6269-4.ch003" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-6269-4.ch003</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105033324782?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105033324782?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Ghosh O., Christ University, India; Kumar B., Radha Govind University, India Description An account of the resource 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. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-833736271-7; 979-833736269-4; 979-833736270-0; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online