The Use Of Information Technology Among Early Childhood Teachers: A Research Exploration
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Information Technology, Early Childhood Education Teachers, IT Integration, Digital LearningAbstract
The integration of Information Technology (IT) in early childhood education has gained considerable attention in recent years. This research investigates the use of IT among early childhood teachers, exploring the benefits, challenges, and implications of IT integration in early childhood education. The subjects of the research were Early Childhood Teachers from All TK Aisyiyah in Jember. They were 60 teachers. The data was then analyzed descriptively. Through a mixed-methods approach, including a comprehensive literature review and qualitative analysis of survey data collected from early childhood educators, this study provides insights into the current landscape of IT utilization, identifies key factors influencing its adoption, and offers recommendations for effective IT integration in early childhood education. Moreover, the results show that IT is believed to be undeniably important in education and most teachers realized its importance, therefore, they applied IT as good as they can. However, to be able to maximally use IT, they need supports from school such as provide training, etc.
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