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Read  full  paper  at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=45297#.VL37pCzQrzE Author(s)    Kleopatra Nikolopoulou Affiliation(s) Faculty of Early Childhood Education, School of Education, University of Athens, Athens, Greece . ABSTRACT This paper presents findings from a research project regarding Information and Communication Technology (ICT) integration and use in 17 kindergartens in Greece. The main parameters of the study were the natural classroom environment (without artificial intervention) and the voluntary participation of early childhood teachers. The data were collected by interviews with the teachers and class observations. The most frequently reported reasons for computer use were the acquisition/ development of language and fine motor skills, as well as its contribution as an incentive in children’s learning. Examples of practices in relation to these reasons are presented. The computer was mai...

Read  full  paper  at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=45295#.VL33lizQrzE Author(s)     Susan L. Massey Affiliation(s) Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, Moline, USA . ABSTRACT This article explores the use of informational text in preschool environments by reviewing the current literature related to the topic. While informational text is currently used on a limited basis in early childhood settings, the benefits of introducing young children to this genre through interactive shared reading or read-alouds can positively influence foundational literacy development. Through exposure to informational text, children enhance their vocabulary and language skills while developing conceptual background knowledge. Strong vocabulary and language skills are keys to the development of strong literacy skills upon entrance to formal schooling. Read-aloud routines sc...

Read full paper at: www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=50209#.VDICylfHRK0 Author(s) Yunus Günindi Affiliation(s) Faculty of Education, Aksaray University, Campus-Aksaray, Aksaray, Turkey . ABSTRACT In this study, it has been aimed to reveal that pre-school children’s social adaptation skills can be supported by the application of frame code. The other aim of this study is to create awareness about the possible application areas of mobile learning technologies within the frame code in pre-school education. For this purpose, the study that consists of four experimental and four control group classes coming from similar socio-economic families children in five age groups that continued in kindergarten was carried out. 162 ch...