Current trends in the digitalization of preschool education

the article examines current trends in the digitalization of preschool education, as well as its impact on the process of education, upbringing and development of children. The definition of the concept of «digitalization of education» and the characteristics of the implementation of this process at the preschool stage are given. The authors also identify the main tools that can be used to implement digital education in preschool organizations. Their brief description and application options are given in the course of building the educational process with preschool children. The authors also analyze the advantages and possible risks of using digital technologies in the educational environment of preschool organizations. The special role of digital tools used in modern preschool education in the formation of cognitive and social skills among preschoolers is noted. The article also provides a detailed description of the impact of digital educational tools on the formation of a system of knowledge and attitudes about the world among preschoolers. The authors of the article highlight the positive and negative aspects that the digitalization of education entails among preschool children. The prospects of integrating digital tools into traditional pedagogical approaches are described, as well as recommendations for their safe and effective use.

preschool children, digitalization, digital technologies, preschool education