The Use of ICT in Pre-School Institutions

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The application of modern ICT tools in pre-school institutions is conditioned by various factors, both general and personal, which are related to the personality of pre-school teachers. The main aim of this paper is to examine the attitudes of pre-school teachers regarding the use of ICT in the process of upbringing of pre-school children. The results of the research obtained on a sample of 212 respondents show that pre-school teachers are aware of the insufficient use of ICT tools in the process of upbringing, as well as that there is a statistically significant difference in the attitudes of pre-school teachers with respect to the level of their education and years of service. The conclusions of the research point to the necessity of systemic changes, which would imply a better ICT equipment in kindergartens, as well as attendance of pre-school teacher training programs.

 

Keywords: ICT potentials; Pre-school teachers; Years of experience, Years of service

 

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The Use of ICT in Pre-School Institutions. (2017). New Trends and Issues Proceedings on Humanities and Social Sciences, 2(5). Retrieved from https://un-pub.eu/ojs/index.php/pntsbs/article/view/1101
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