ACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN EARLY EARLY EDUCATION

Abstract

Introduction: In the context of early childhood education, the introduction of active technologies represents a significant transformation in the educational process. Pedagogical mediation appears as a crucial element, with the educator playing the role of mediator to guide and enhance the use of these tools. This mediation not only directs the choice and integration of digital resources, but also contextualizes content, promotes socio-emotional development and evaluates children's progress. The summary highlights the importance of pedagogical mediation as a key to ensuring that active technologies in early childhood education are effective, providing a meaningful and integral learning environment for children. Objective: This article's main objective is to analyze the importance of pedagogical mediation in the context of the use of active technologies in early childhood education. We seek to understand how the active presence of the educator, playing the role of mediator, influences the effectiveness of these technologies in the teaching-learning process, considering pedagogical, socio-emotional aspects and the integral development of children. Methology: To achieve the proposed objective, a comprehensive bibliographical review will be carried out on the topic, exploring research, case studies and academic documents related to the use of active technologies in early childhood education and the importance of pedagogical mediation in this context. The analysis will focus on identifying patterns, trends and best practices observed in educational experiences that incorporate active technologies with effective pedagogical mediation. Final considerations: In conclusion, the insertion of active technologies in early childhood education is a promising path, but full of challenges that can be overcome with the effective presence of pedagogical mediation. The role of the educator as mediator is fundamental to ensuring that digital experiences are enriching, safe and aligned with educational objectives. By choosing, contextualizing, promoting ethical interactions and evaluating learning, educators play a strategic role in integrating these technologies, transforming them into powerful tools for the integral development of children. Therefore, investing in the continued training of educators, promoting a reflective and sensitive approach, is essential to ensure that early childhood education fully benefits from the potential offered by the digital world, preparing new generations for an increasingly technological and complex future.