• International Perspectives on the Dynamics of Pre-Service Early Childhood Teachers’ Digital Competences 

      Madsen, Siri Sollied; O’Connor, Jane; Janeš, Aleksander; Klančar, Andreja; Brito, Rita; Demeshkant, Nataliia; Sami Konca, Ahmed; Krasin, Serhii; Saure, Heidi Iren; Gjesdal, Beate Eltarvåg; Ludgate, Shannon; Jwaifell, Mustafa; Almuhtadi, Reham; Thorvaldsen, Steinar (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-06-21)
      Researchers and society in general seem to be conflicted regarding the use of digital technology in early childhood education (ECE). Some are focusing on the positive aspects of using digital technology, while others are critical and position it as an enemy of early childhood practice. It has been argued that digital technology is not appropriate for young children’s cognitive, physical, social ...
    • What digital tools teachers are ready to use in kindergarten – international comparative study with early childhood pre-service teachers 

      Demeshkant, Nataliia; Madsen, Siri Sollied; Janeš, Aleksander; Klančar, Andreja; Brito, Rita; Konca, Sami; Krasin, Serhii; Saure, Heidi Iren; O'Connor, Jane; Jwaifell, Mustafa; Thorvaldsen, Steinar; trusz, Sławomir (Chapter; Bokkapittel, 2023)
      This paper presents study results regarding digital tools and work methods which early childhood pre-service teachers consider using in their future pedagogical activities with children. These results are part of wider international research regarding the digital competencies of the students-future early childhood teachers. The purpose of the presented results is to compare students' attitudes towards ...