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Yönem Tüccaroglu; Sebnem Güldal Kan – Novitas-ROYAL (Research on Youth and Language), 2025
The early childhood period, often referred to as the "magical years of life" by many scientists, is when development occurs most rapidly after the prenatal stage. This rapid development necessitates heightened attention to ensure that children spend their time in ways that promote healthy growth. It is frequently observed that…
Descriptors: Addictive Behavior, Information Technology, Preschool Children, Preschool Teachers
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Van der Westhuizen, Leonie M.; Hannaway, Donna M. – South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2021
Background: The digital world and the concomitant changes in early childhood education have created uncertainty for teachers not knowing how to adjust their pedagogical practices of using digital play to enhance language development. Aim: This study aimed to analyse what teachers understand by digital play and how they use it for language teaching…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Computer Games, Elementary School Students, Urban Areas
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Liu, Chenchen; Hwang, Gwo-Jen – Interactive Learning Environments, 2023
The use of touchscreen mobile devices in early childhood education has gained considerable attention. Several studies have been conducted to investigate the impacts of touchscreen mobile devices on children's cognitive and affective development. Researchers have further indicated the need to probe in which contexts children can learn effectively…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Computer Oriented Programs, Technology Uses in Education, Early Childhood Education
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Ihmeideh, Fathi; Al-Maadadi, Fatima – Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 2018
There is mounting evidence that information and communication technology (ICT) has the potential to support children's development and early learning when used effectively, appropriately, and intentionally. In an attempt to improve teachers' performance in integrating ICT into early learning, this study was designed to examine the effect of ICT…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Teaching Methods, Technology Integration, Information Technology
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Gjelaj, Majlinda; Buza, Kastriot; Shatri, Kyvete; Zabeli, Naser – International Journal of Instruction, 2020
The purpose of this study was to examine preschool teachers and parents' attitudes and their practices regarding the use of digital technologies during preschool education. The main research questions the study intended to address focused on teachers' and parents' attitudes and practices about the role of digital technology supplies in young…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Parent Attitudes, Information Technology
Bilgici, Bahar Gümrükçü; Akyuz, Halil Ibrahim; Bilgici, Göksal – Online Submission, 2018
This study aimed to determine the use of social networks in educational environments from a student' s perspective, for which 57 students at Kastamonu University, Kastamonu Vocational School, Department of Nursing and Care Services, Child Development Programme and taking Educational Tools and Development course were interrogated. The students were…
Descriptors: Social Media, Information Technology, Student Attitudes, Content Analysis
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Sharkins, Kimberly A.; Newton, Allison B.; Albaiz, Najla Essa A.; Ernest, James M. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2016
Young children are being increasingly exposed to media, technology, and screen time (MeTS) at home and in instructional settings. Little is known about the long-term effects of MeTS and there is a lack of research concerning caregivers' opinions regarding young children's exposure to and utilization of MeTS. Therefore, this study explored the…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Preschool Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Parent Attitudes