DIGITAL LEARNING IN THE EARLY YEARS: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY

Abstract

In the global world today, technology plays an important role in every sector of human life including education. In Nigeria today, teaching and learning has resorted to the use of e-learning as an alternative to the conventional classroom. E[learning technology is becoming increasingly popular in schools as it is used for teaching, tutoring, managing
learning contacts, providing assessment, to mention a few. As many parents have little or no time to interact with their children at home, children have no option but to entertain themselves with digital gadgets. This paper therefore explains the concept of Early Childhood
Education, define Digital learning and identify forms of digital learning. It also enumerates the good/benefits of e-learning in early childhood education. The paper concludes by emphasizing the bad and the ugly sides of digital technology, especially as it affects the learners. It also recommends possible guides and measures that will ensure the safe use of digital learning in the early years