Digital Technology, Young Children with Disabilities, and Preschool Inclusion: An Observation Study in the Context of the Swedish Preschool

Abstract

Currently, inclusion is embraced, and the digitalisation of society is one of the salient issues of our time. The aim here is to describe and analyse the use of digital technology and online activities in inclusive preschools in the context of the Swedish preschool. Direct semi-structured observations were conducted in seven inclusive preschools. The results show that various digital technologies and online activities have been implemented, and that these technologies and activities facilitate and enhance preschool inclusion in several ways, both directly and indirectly. The study expands our knowledge about digital technology, young children with disabilities, and preschool inclusion.