E-learning in Early Childhood

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Department of Basic Sciences Faculty of Early Childhood Education - Cairo University, Egypt

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The aims of the recent study are to recognize stages, kinds of E- learning, and to explore the importance and features of E-learning in kindergarten stage. This paper also represents the theories that contributed in our understanding of E-learning and recent educational approaches in using E-learning with kindergarten children, the main tasks of kindergarten teacher in employing embedded learning. At the same time, the paper shed light on negative effects of using information and communication technology, the ways of confronting the risks resulting from children's using of internet web. Some conclusion was drawn from this study, such as: The importance of cooperation between different educational organizations ( such as: Ministry of Education; Ministry of Higher Education; Ministry of Social Solidarity; and Educational Colleges), in preparing teachers periodically, before and in-service, how to benefit from E-blended learning, and updating knowledge about  recent technological applications, the necessity of periodical review of the course descriptions, for  exploring the chances of incorporating E-learning with traditional learning in each course, in the light of  possibilities available, capabilities of students, and in the light of course nature.

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