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Early Childhood Care and Education in the Digital Age: Emerging Opportunities and Challenges

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The digital age has brought about significant changes in the way we live, work, and learn. Early childhood care education (ECCE) is no exception, with technology increasingly being used to support young children's learning and development. This paper explores. A brief history of early childhood education in Nigeria, Concept of Early Childhood Care and Education, the emerging opportunities and challenges in ECCE in the digital age, highlighting the potential benefits and drawbacks of technology integration in ECCE settings. Coming to a conclusion about the emerging opportunities and offering recommendations about the paramount benefits.

Source: Journal of Institute of Africa Higher Education Research and Innovation (IAHERI)

DOI: 10.59479/jiaheri.v5i1.100

Authors: Saminu Alhaji Inuwa, Sadiya Muhammad

Institution: Sa'adatu Rimi College of Education

Language: English

Topic: Child Development and Digital Technology

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: UNICEF, Australian Government