Technological Tools Used in Preschool Education

Abstract

Today, technology has rapidly advanced, enabling significant transformations in the field of education. Particularly, technological tools used in schools have made teaching and learning processes more effective and efficient. These tools enrich educational materials, offer opportunities for individualized learning, and provide significant opportunities to address diverse learning needs. In the preschool period, technology plays a crucial role in capturing children's interest and attention, supporting their development, and meeting their needs. Technological tools used in education introduce different perspectives to children's learning processes while also strengthening teachers' pedagogical approaches. These tools support children's cognitive, language, and motor development, enhance problem-solving skills, and foster creativity. Additionally, technological tools such as interactive stories, audiobooks, and drawing applications support language development and promote creative thinking skills. Digital content and game-based learning applications help children concretize abstract concepts and encourage learning. This study explores the integration of technological tools into preschool education, their contributions to preschool teachers and students, and the technological tools that can be used in education, based on the existing literature. The study also includes Web 2.0 tools, artificial intelligence-supported applications, and various mobile applications that preschool teachers can use in educational settings, along with examples of some applications.