TY - JOUR
T1 - Investigating early digital literacy in China
T2 - a grounded theory study
AU - Cao, Simin
AU - Dong, Chuanmei
AU - Li, Hui
PY - 2024/11/20
Y1 - 2024/11/20
N2 - Early digital literacy (EDL) is widely recognized as a crucial tool for young children in today’s digital age. While there have been several proposed models for EDL, many tend to be curriculum-focused and lack a specific emphasis on the sociocultural context in which the children are situated. This study utilized grounded theory to explore the constructs of EDL within the Chinese context. A triangulation of data sources was established, involving a total of 20 participants, including eight young children, eight parents, and four teachers. The study found that the Chinese EDL model comprises three developmental levels: general EDL, advanced EDL, and specialized EDL. Additionally, it includes two dimensions: the devices dimension, encompassing television, computers, touchscreen devices, and artificial intelligence; and the purpose dimension, consisting of entertainment, communication, learning, and creation. This Chinese EDL model shares similarities with existing EDL models whereas possessing its own unique cultural characteristics.
AB - Early digital literacy (EDL) is widely recognized as a crucial tool for young children in today’s digital age. While there have been several proposed models for EDL, many tend to be curriculum-focused and lack a specific emphasis on the sociocultural context in which the children are situated. This study utilized grounded theory to explore the constructs of EDL within the Chinese context. A triangulation of data sources was established, involving a total of 20 participants, including eight young children, eight parents, and four teachers. The study found that the Chinese EDL model comprises three developmental levels: general EDL, advanced EDL, and specialized EDL. Additionally, it includes two dimensions: the devices dimension, encompassing television, computers, touchscreen devices, and artificial intelligence; and the purpose dimension, consisting of entertainment, communication, learning, and creation. This Chinese EDL model shares similarities with existing EDL models whereas possessing its own unique cultural characteristics.
KW - constructs
KW - digital literacy
KW - model
KW - preschoolers
KW - young children
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85210018651&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/02568543.2024.2422537
DO - 10.1080/02568543.2024.2422537
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85210018651
SN - 0256-8543
JO - Journal of Research in Childhood Education
JF - Journal of Research in Childhood Education
ER -