Smartphone and Tablet in the Everyday Life of Preschool Children. Impact and Educational Options in the Opinion of Parents and Teachers of Kindergarten.

Abstract

In the presented article, the author explains the need for reflection on the use of a smartphoneor tablet by the youngest media users. It presents current research on the use and impact of mo-bile devices on children, as well as the destructive dimension of the consequences caused by theirexcessive use as well as the need and scope of education of media competence of preschoolers.The author also presents the results of her own research regarding parents’ opinions on the role andimpact of a smartphone / tablet in children’s everyday life. It also presents the teachers’ view on therole of educators in the process of acquiring media competence by children.