Below is an article written by Ann Hatherly- the leader of the research project investigating the use of ICT in ECE. This was made public for download on the Ministry Website. I find it pivotal to the 'heart' of the matter'. I've seen lots of techy oriented people who don't 'get it'. The people wielding these neutral tools ( ict) need to be teachers. Not only teachers but GOOD teachers.  The tools have 'seductive qualities' ( Hatherly) and are tailor made for ece as they are highly visual and oral... potentially.  They rely on the teacher 'getting' what the interest is for the child ( or group of children) and being responsive. So what sort of ICT you use doesn't mean that with the biggest 'bling' factor... just that which will be likely to communicate the best - or bring the gap.