Integrating Technology in Early Childhood Education: Challenges and Opportunities

Authors

  • Riley Hill
  • Morgan Smith
  • Dana Collins

Keywords:

technology, early childhood, education, development, teachers

Abstract

This study explores the integration of technology in early childhood education, focusing on the benefits and challenges faced by educators. It examines various digital tools and their applications in promoting cognitive and social development in young learners. The article also addresses the skills needed by teachers to effectively incorporate technology into their teaching practices, drawing insights from case studies in multiple educational settings. The findings suggest that while technology can significantly enhance learning experiences, it also requires careful planning and ongoing professional development for educators.

Author Biographies

Riley Hill

PhD in Education
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA 02138, United States

Morgan Smith

MEd in Educational Technology
University of Melbourne
Grattan Street, Parkville, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia

Dana Collins

Candidate of Sciences in Pedagogy
Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts
20 Velyka Vasylkivska Street, Kyiv, Ukraine

References

Ramey, K. E., Currington, D., Schamberger, B., Mabadeje, Y. A., Shoraka, Z. B., & Crowell, A. M. (2025). Infrastructuring STEAM Learning: Building Interconnected STEAM Learning Infrastructure for Preservice Teachers and K-12 Students. In Proceedings of the 19th International Conference of the Learning Sciences-ICLS 2025, pp. 1464-1468. International Society of the Learning Sciences.

Published

2025-10-27

Issue

Section

Articles