When little Adam entered his preschool classroom for the first time, he was both curious and slightly nervous. As he looked around, he noticed not only colorful toys and books but also bright tablets on a low table. Miss Sarah, his teacher, approached with a gentle smile and said, “Adam, today you'll get to learn and play using something special—technology!” She began by explaining to Adam and his friends that technology in the classroom isn’t just about computers or fancy robots. It also means using electronic tools, like tablets and digital cameras, to help them learn new things in fun ways.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a broad term that describes all the digital tools and resources used to create, store, share, and communicate information. For young children, this could be as simple as listening to a story on a tablet, taking photos during a science activity, or even video calling a guest speaker. The magic of ICT lies in its ability to connect children to new experiences and ideas that go beyond the traditional classroom.
Miss Sarah enjoyed watching how quickly her students adapted. With a simple drawing app, Adam could turn his imagination into vibrant digital paintings, while his friend Lisa used an alphabet app to learn her letters in an interactive way. The classroom buzzed with excitement, and learning felt less like a task and more like an adventure. For Miss Sarah, ICT was not just a teaching tool—it was a bridge that opened up a world of creativity, collaboration, and curiosity for her young learners.
