| Abstract [eng] |
The final Master's project explores the possibility of using interactive learning tools in the educational process of pre-school children in order to improve the quality of learning, to stimulate children's activity, engagement and motivation to learn. Contemporary trends in education highlight the need to use innovative, child-friendly and attractive tools that are integrated into the content of education and that correspond to children's developmental characteristics. In this context, the aim of this work was not only to theoretically justify the importance of interactive tools, but also to develop and practically test the virtual environment "priesmokyklinis.com", which is adapted to pre-school education. The object of the study is interactive tools and their application in pre-school education. The aim of the study is to improve the quality of children's education and their learning outcomes through the use of interactive tools integrated in a virtual environment. The methods of the research are: analysis of scientific literature, written survey, statistical data analysis. The project developed a virtual environment "priesmokyklinis.com" with integrated interactive teaching tools - original presentations, tasks, educational videos, printable tools and games, adapted for the education of pre-school children, both contact and distance. The study involved pre-school teachers in Jurbarkas district, who tested the virtual environment and provided feedback on its use in practice. According to the data, the environment is assessed as clear, user-friendly, functional and in line with the curriculum requirements. The majority of respondents (59%) indicated that the use of the environment significantly increased children's engagement in the activities, and 53% of the teachers confirmed that the virtual activities helped children to better understand the content. The virtual environment was particularly useful in developing numeracy, language, concentration and social skills. 100% of respondents indicated that they would continue to use the system and would recommend it to colleagues. The survey also identified areas for improvement: a greater variety of tasks according to children's abilities, more video lessons, audio instructions, the possibility for teachers to create their own tasks, and the development of content for children with special needs. According to the results of the study, the virtual environment is a relevant, useful and purposeful educational tool with practical value in a modern educational context. |
