Equilibrio Digital: Pautas para un uso responsable de la Tecnología en estudiantes de educación infantil

Abstract

Abstract: The research "Digital Balance: Guidelines for Responsible Use of Technology in Early Childhood Students" arose from concerns about the excessive use of technological devices at early ages. The central theme is the responsible use of technology in children ages 3 to 5. The overall objective is to establish digital balance in early childhood students through a descriptive study, with the aim of determining healthy technology use. The participants for this work are eight parents and eight educators from the Chile Cariamanga Elementary School, located in Ecuador. The study was conducted using a non-experimental, cross-sectional design, using a survey as a data collection technique to analyze the cognitive, social, and emotional effects derived from technology use. The main conclusion indicates that active and conscious support from adults, especially responsible adults, along with controlling screen time, is essential for children's comprehensive development, minimizing risks to their emotional, social, and cognitive well-being.