The impact of digital technologies on the process of childhood literacy and reading development: challenges and opportunities

In recent years, the rapid advancement of digital technologies has driven significant transformations across various aspects of social life, including the educational field, where the impacts have been profound and far-reaching. Against this backdrop, this study examines the influence of digital technologies on children's literacy and reading development processes, emphasizing the challenges and potential of these tools in the school environment. The objective is to analyze how these technologies affect the acquisition of reading and writing skills and explore their role in fostering motivation, engagement, and critical and creative development in children. Additionally, the study seeks to understand the mediating role of teachers in effectively using these tools. The methodology is grounded in a comprehensive literature review, drawing from established authors in the field. The findings include identifying pedagogical strategies that align digital technologies with fundamental reading and writing skills development, promoting an effective, critical, and inclusive literacy process without compromising children's essential cognitive abilities. The teacher's mediating role was also recognized as crucial throughout this process.