When considering how ICT can promote communication and language in early years settings, it is first useful to consider the central aspects of this prime area of learning.
Any ICT resources that are selected for the development of communication and language skills should aim to promote:
Listening and attention Helping children to develop attentive listening skills with stories, rhymes, games and interactive activities.
Understanding Prompting discussion and debate. Helping children to absorb information, interpret instructions and formulate questions.
Speaking Helping children to develop and extend their vocabulary, providing opportunities for them to use spoken language in play situations and giving them the confidence to clearly express their ideas and thoughts to others.
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