Information and communication technology (ICT) is present in all areas of our lives. It also plays an important role in educational institutions. Research shows an increasing need for its inclusion in preschool institutions as, when used appropriately, ICT can be a useful tool for supporting young children's learning and development. In my master's thesis, I was interested in the extent to which ICT is used in Slovenian public kindergartens in Gorenjska region. The research, which took place among preschool teachers, was based on an online questionnaire. The analysis of the answers shows that all the interviewed preschool teachers use ICT in their work, to a greater or lesser extent, in one or multiple areas of their work. Despite the fact that the use of ICT is widespread in various areas of work of preschool teachers, it is most seldomly used in direct work with children. It also turned out that preschool teachers could use ICT more successfully and to a greater extent if they had more support from management of the kindergarten, albeit they nevertheless stated general satisfaction with the received support.
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