Building Digital Literacy in Early Childhood Education

Name: Building Digital Literacy in Early Childhood Education
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Blandina Manditereza, Thuthukile Jita, Zukiswa Nhase , Lintle J. Maraisane

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Information Science Reference
04 February 2026

Pre-school & kindergarten; Educational equipment & technology, computer-aided learning (CAL)

In an increasingly digital world, early childhood education plays a key role in laying the foundation for lifelong learning and responsible technology use. Building digital literacy at a young age goes beyond teaching children how to use devices; it involves helping them develop skills such as critical thinking, communication, and safe online behavior. When integrated into early learning environments, digital tools can support cognitive development and promote equity by expanding access to information and learning opportunities. Establishing strong digital literacy in early childhood ensures that children are not only prepared to navigate technology. Building Digital Literacy in Early Childhood Education explores the way teaching practices have been transformed by digital technology. It examines the emergence of digital pedagogy and the use of these tools in early childhood education. Covering topics such as educational tools, digital literacy, and early childhood education, this book is an excellent resource for educators, educational institutions, technology developers, academicians, and graduate students.

Edited by: Blandina Manditereza, Thuthukile Jita, Zukiswa Nhase, Lintle J. Maraisane, Blanche Hadebe-Ndlovu
Imprint: Information Science Reference
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9798337362700
Pages: 398
Publication Date: 04 February 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Blandina Manditereza is currently serving as a Lecturer and Acting Programme Director for the Foundation Phase Programme at the University of the Free State. With a PhD in Curriculum Studies, her work focuses on enhancing language acquisition in Early Childhood through innovative technology integration. Dr Manditereza is a passionate advocate for quality early childhood education. She balances her leadership and research with a commitment to mentorship and creative writing. Prof Thuthukile Jita is a Professor in the Department of Curriculum Studies and Higher Education at the University of the Free State (UFS), South Africa. She is the Programme Director for Teaching Practice/Practicum and the Research Coordinator for the Instructional Leadership and Curriculum Implementation Studies (ILCIS) group. Her research focuses on curriculum studies, pre-service teacher education, digital technologies in teaching and learning, Work-Integrated Learning (WIL), and science education. She has published in high-impact international journals, presented at national and global conferences, and supervised several Master’s and Doctoral students to completion. Prof Jita also serves as Co-Chair of the International Perspectives SIG at the SITE conferences (2026–2027).