ICT and play in preschool: early childhood teachers’ beliefs and confidence

"The aim of the study was to investigate preschool teachers’ beliefs about ICTand play in preschool, as well as their confidence in integrating ICT in the classroom. The research objectives were as follows: (1) to compile an instrument for investigating preschool teachers’ beliefs about ICT and play in preschool classes; (2) to investigate the effects of the teachers’ individual characteristics (years of teaching experience, years of computer experience, in-service training in ICT and computer self-efficacy) on their beliefs; (3) to investigate preschool teachers’ confidence in their knowledge and ability to integrate ICT in the classroom" (Nikolopoulou& Gialamas, 2015, p.413)