USE OF MODERN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION

The rapid digitalization of society contributes to the development and application of modern educational technologies, both as information and communication technologies and multimedia technologies, in preschool education in order to ensure the quality and accessibility of preschool education. In preschool contexts, these technologies have been primarily used to support developmental, remedial, and counseling activities, with emphasis on the preservation of child-centered play-based pedagogy and active forms of interactivity among educators, children, and parents. Though implementation is growing, evidence remains fragmented, with limited focus on models of systematic integration, feedback loops, and pedagogical coherence in technology use within varied preschool environments. The purpose of the study is to analyze the use of modern educational technologies in preschool education in order to reveal the dominant application models, their methodological basis and the advantages and disadvantages of modern educational technologies in the preschool educational process. The results show that new educational technologies widen the access to preschool education, provide opportunities for personalized learning paths, and develop the interaction of educators and parents, but their implementation is partial and is not regulated within a general pedagogical framework. By aligning theoretical frameworks with models of technology use, this study makes a contribution by drawing attention to how digital tools can be pedagogically effective in early childhood education in relation to the context in which they are used. The findings underscore the importance of systematic embedding of contemporary teaching technologies into preschool programs, professional development targeting educators, and further research on long-term developmental effects, sustainable, and developmentally appropriate use of technology in preschool education.