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Early Childhood Education is better with Technology

Industry Global News24 | September 04, 2019

As technological advancements are being made every day, survival without it is inevitable. Today’s children grow with technology. A five year old can now take photos, listen to music and watch videos on his own. They are already know how to use their tablets by themselves, without any help from their elders. Since many countries are now digitalizing their economies, technology is very important in ECE today, and as a result, technology is being integrated into their curriculums. In order to make progress, ECE must start by focusing on ICT Capabilities of children. This should be done because a child learns much more at a crisp, young age than he does at an older age. ICT should be treated as an important part of the children’s lives, therefore preparing them for what comes in the future. Teachers can also use ICT as a tool to help children learn.

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