PurposeTo explain your research findings, drawing on themes explored in your data analysis and supporting your discussion with considered connections to the guiding literature.Task details This...

Integration of IT in Early Years of Education        2
INTEGRATION OF IT IN EARLY YEARS OF EDUCATION
Table of Contents
Introduction    3
Analysis    3
Insights From Literature Review From AT1    3
Discussion    5
Connecting Studied Literature and Major Findings    5
Themes Identified from the Analysis    6
Connection of Data With Literature    7
Limitations    8
Recommendations    9
Conclusion    9
References    11
Introduction
Information Technology (IT) in early years of education is being integrated at a very fast pace by most of the educational institutions. Introduction of IT in early years of education has been providing children with interactive learning experiences. This has helped to improve child engagement while enhancing the understanding of various concepts. This report explores the integration of IT in early years of education for children aged 3-5 years. The report will highlight the impact caused by the incorporation of digital tools in early childhood education by analysing the available literature on the topic. On the flip side, the report will also shed light on the drawbacks and ethical concerns associated with this. This report will also summarise the key findings from the prior research conducted on this topic considering the research question “what will happen if I incorporate information technology in practice for 3-5 years old?” Recommendations for future research will also be discussed through the report.
Analysis
Insights From Literature Review From AT1
Early Exposure to Technology in the Digital Era
    In the recent times, technology seems to be omnipresent, and children are growing in digital environment. As opined by Kim (2020), children are being
ought up through gadgets such as smartphones, laptop, and tablets. Therefore, it is essential for educators to understand the requirements of modern childhood and further develop an understanding of how technology can be used in early childhood to improve the learning experience of children in the early years of education.
Pros and Cons
    Technology in early childhood for children in the age group of 3-5 years has been offering a dynamic and engaging environment for education and has been catering the changing learning needs of the children, who are growing up in the digital era. Use of IT has made learning more interactive (Zalat, Hamed & Bolbol, 2021). It has also been enhancing learning opportunities for the children. However, there are certain concerns as well such as the screen time of the children has increased, which has an adverse impact on the physical and mental growth of the children. This has been reducing the interaction of the children with their external environment.
Diversity in the Educational Environment
    There are public and private pre schools imparting early childhood education to children in various settings. It is essential to study these environments to ensure seamless integration of technology in these environments. Including digital interactive white boards, interactive age sensitive softwares, and many other similar technologies need to be incorporated in different preschool settings.
Focus On Child Development
    Children in the age group of 3-5 years are sensitive towards their environment and are keen observers, who learn through their interactions with their environment. It is therefore essential to focus on the cognitive, social, and emotional growth of the children. However, the impact technology may have need to be communicated to the parents and educators to ensure that the decisions made are thoughtful and informed (Yuliejantiningsih, 2020). It is therefore essential to focus on research highlighting the developmental impact technology may have on children.
Concerns of Parents and Their Participation
    The way technology has been used in the learning environment has received mixed feedbacks from the parents of children in the age group of 3-5 years. Undoubtedly parents play a vital role in the growth and development of the children and therefore understanding the concerns of parents before incorporating information technology is significant.
Ethical Implications
    The primary ethical concerns associated with integration of technology in early childhood includes data privacy, data security, and digital citizenship concerns. To ensure that incorporation of technology in early childhood is safe and secure, it is essential to address these concerns at the first place.
Discussion
Connecting Studied Literature and Major Findings
    Integrating information...