Guide to Using ICT in Elementary Schools

This guide offers elementary school teachers a comprehensive, step-by-step roadmap for integrating ICT into the classroom, from preschool through fifth grade, by combining cognitive theory, pedagogy, and practical applications. It defines algorithmic thinking as a universal problem-solving method (conceptualization, decomposition, pattern recognition) and shows how it develops students' executive functions (planning, working memory, flexibility). The book recommends starting with unplugged computing (role-playing, hands-on activities) before introducing Scratch and educational robotics to bring mathematics and geometry to life. It treats debugging and errors as genuine drivers of learning, promotes metacognition through verbalization, and builds interdisciplinary bridges with core subjects (language arts, science, history). Finally, it addresses the inclusion of students with special needs, differentiated instruction, assessment through long-term projects, and prepares children for responsible digital citizenship, making digital technology a tool for success for all.