Research PlanResearch Topic: Information Technology in Early Years EducationResearch Question: What will happen if I incorporate information technology in my practice for 3-5 years old?Practitioner...

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT        2
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN EARLY YEARS EDUCATION
Table of contents
Research Question    3
Justification    3
Setting and Participants    5
Ethical Considerations    6
Data Collection    8
Data Analysis    10
References    12
Research Question
    What will happen if I incorporate information technology in my practice for 3-5 years old?
Justification
    The urgent necessity to comprehend the effects of integrating information technology into early years education serves as the motivation for this study subject and inquiry. This section explains in detail why the study is both important and required –
· Early Exposure in the Digital Age: In the twenty-first century, technology is pervasive, and young children are growing up in a digital environment (Kim, 2020). They grow up around a variety of technological devices, including computers, tablets, and cellphones. It is critical that instructors adjust to this shifting environment and comprehend how technology might be successfully incorporated into early childhood education.
· Potential Advantages and Drawbacks: The use of technology in early childhood education has the potential to improve educational opportunities (Zalat, Hamed & Bolbol, 2021). It can deliver dynamic and interesting instructional material, accommodate different learning preferences, and get kids ready for a world where technology rules. Screen time, possible harm to physical and cognitive development, and the need for a well-rounded and developmentally appropriate strategy are all issues, though.
· Gap in Practitioner Knowledge: The use of technology in early childhood education has been the subject of research, although few practitioners have access to or knowledge of the most recent results. By giving educators who deal with children ages 3-5 useful insights, this study strives to close the gap between research and practice.
· Diverse Educational Environments: Early childhood education takes place in a variety of environments, from formal preschools to in-home daycare. Understanding how technology may be adapted to certain situations requires examining its influence across these varied surroundings.
· Focus on Child Development: Since this age span is a crucial one for a child's development, the study's emphasis on kids between the ages of 3-5 is crucial. It's crucial to comprehend how technology affects children's cognitive, social, and emotional development in order to make wise choices in early childhood education (Yuliejantiningsih, 2020).
· Parental Concerns and Participation: Parents are very important in a child's early education. It is crucial to comprehend how parents feel about the use of technology in early childhood education since it can have an impact on curricular selections, policy choices, and home-school collaboration.
· Ethical Implications: As technology is more and more incorporated into education, it is important to address ethical issues relating to data security, privacy, and digital citizenship. This study can clarify these moral questions and provide optimal practices.
· Long-term Educational Outcomes: The teaching of young children provides the groundwork for future learning (Oke & Fernandes, 2020). Examining the effects of technology integration at this period can offer insights into the long-term educational results that kids may experience.
· Practical Implications: The study will provide guidelines and suggestions that are applicable to parents, legislators, and educators. It can assist practitioners in making knowledgeable choices regarding the kinds of technology, length of exposure, and suitable educational methods.
Setting and Participants
    Choosing the right location and participants for our study on the integration of information technology into early year’s education for 3-5-year-olds is essential to acquiring a thorough grasp of the subject. We'll ensure variety in the setting by including a range of early childhood education settings. This will cover private preschools, which frequently have different resource and technological access, as well as public preschools, which are government-funded institutions that serve a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. We will also include daycare facilities that are geared toward working parents and home-based childcare environments, which may provide a distinctive viewpoint on technology use. We will also think about doing the research in both urban and rural regions, even across other nations, if practicable, to capture regional and cultural diversity. We will involve educators from these various early childhood education settings as participants. To obtain a comprehensive understanding of the integration of technology, it is essential to choose instructors with a range of technological expertise (Szymkowiak et al., 2021). Teachers of young children, daycare workers, and caregivers who work from home are some examples of these educators. Additionally, the kids themselves, who range in age from 3 to 5, play an important role. We'll make sure there's representation from a variety of age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds to take developmental diversity and those into consideration. To further understand how these kids interact with technology in a learning environment, we will watch them and, when appropriate, conduct interviews. Key stakeholders like parents or guardians will also be included. In order to...