ICT in Pre-school: a 'Benign Addition'?
This literature review was commissioned by Learning and Teaching Scotland to inform its development of the current position regarding information and communications technology (ICT) in pre-school education, in order to inform a national strategy for the provision and use of ICT in pre-school education, in collaboration with the Scottish Executive Education Department.
The aim of this review was to examine the research evidence for the ways in which children and practitioners can make use of ICT for learning, both by supporting children's development and as a means of facilitating the work of practitioners. The focus of concern in the literature is predominantly with children's experiences and learning. The review concentrates on ICT and pre-school experiences from the perspective of the children. It explores the evidence in four specific areas:
- The debate: should young children use ICT?
- The media and ICT
- Provision of ICT in early education
- Learning with ICT.
A summary of key issues for practice and policy on ICT use in pre-school settings is provided within each area.
Price £5.00, Code POOJFD, Published 2002, ISBN 1 85955 772 4
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