Evans Library: Early Childhood Education: Digital Literacy Resources

Digital Literacy Resources

Digital literacy is the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills. -- American Library Association

Check out the links below for resources on teaching Digital Literacy:

Common Sense Education: K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum
Free curriculum "designed to empower students to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly in our digital world. From lesson plans, videos, student interactives and assessments, to professional learning and family outreach materials"
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Find books and articles on digital literacy instruction for early childhood educators
The Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media
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"The Fred Rogers Center recognizes the prevalence and tremendous power of digital media and technology in the lives of children, families, and educators...The Center is dedicated to helping children and adults thrive in the digital age, and ensuring that technology use complements children’s social interactions, play, and other activities with the caring friends and family in their lives."
AASL Best Apps for Teaching and Learning
Lists of the best apps for inquiry-based teaching provided by the American Association of School Librarians
Edutopia - The George Lucas Educational Foundation
"Learn about online safety, cyberbullying, netiquette, privacy, copyright, and the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior to help young people consider their digital footprint."
Erikson Institute - Technology in Early Childhood Center
"The TEC Center at Erikson Institute empowers early childhood educators to make informed decisions about the appropriate use of technology with children from birth to age 8."