Preschooolers' Media and Technology Skills : Can Elephants use Technology
Abstract
21st-century technologies have brought developments and led to changes, making some skills more important. These skills include media literacy, life and career skills, learning and innovation (4Cs), and information, media, and technology skills. The aim of this study is to examine the information, media, and technology skills, as well as the media literacy levels, of preschool children. The study used the practitioner action research method. The research group consisted of 22 children aged 5-6 who attended a preschool institution in Istanbul. To collect data, the "Media Literacy Scale for Children" (ÇİMO 36-72 Months) and the "Techno Kids Television Dictionary," developed by the researcher, were used. Additionally, the "Demographic Information Form" and the "21st Century Skills Scale for 5-6 Year-Old Children (DAY-2)" were adapted to create the "Techno Kids Information, Media, and Technology Skills Child Interview Form." The data were analyzed using the MaxQDA 2023 software. The findings showed that while children's information, media, and technology skills were high, their media literacy levels were low. An action plan was implemented to improve their knowledge and skills regarding smart symbols, and as a result, their media literacy levels increased.
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