Information technology and online resources in the professional activities of preschool teachers
Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education
ISSN: 2050-7003
Article publication date: 9 September 2021
Issue publication date: 5 March 2024
Abstract
Purpose
The research objectives are to interview rising preschool teachers studying at Russian universities, highlight the categories of information technologies used in preschool institutions based on the survey results and possible difficulties that may arise when working with them and develop tips for working with interactive technologies for preschool teachers.
Design/methodology/approach
The results of the survey showed a high level of involvement of information technology in the educational process. The majority of respondents (87%) use information technology in teaching and learning. The analysis of the answers shows relatively identical indicators of the use of different types of information technologies: 65% prefer more technological and 35% – applied. It was shown that the use of technological and applied ICT categories isn't similar among participants of the survey. To increase the level of students' and teachers’ knowledge with modern information technologies the program was created.
Findings
In preschool education, the kindergarten teacher or supervisor should act as the leader of the learning process, including the interactive one. The teacher should encourage children to independently use the ICT tools and guide the process.
Originality/value
Given the rapid pace of development of science and technology, the curriculum needs to be deepened and expanded by diversifying activities. It is worth paying attention to modern methods of teaching and learning, which require the use of pedagogical innovations, the acquaintance of students and teachers with possible ways to expand the activities and update the latest teaching methods in educational process.
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Acknowledgements
Funding: This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.
Conflict of interest: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
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Citation
Batrakova, I., Ushanov, A. and Ioseliani, A. (2024), "Information technology and online resources in the professional activities of preschool teachers", Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, Vol. 16 No. 2, pp. 675-689. https://doi.org/10.1108/JARHE-08-2021-0310
Publisher
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