CHILDTECHLAB HUN – Smart Kindergarten R+D Programme Introduction

This presentation introduces the mission of the CHILDTECHLAB HUN – Smart Kindergarten R+D Programme, focusing on human-centred digital innovation, professional support for early childhood educators, and responsible pedagogical integration of artificial intelligence. It outlines the characteristics of the digital childhood, the educational interpretation of AI in kindergarten settings, opportunities for collaboration with EdTech partners, and the key findings of the research study “Trust and Transparency in AI Use.” The presentation aims to build a bridge between pedagogy, technology, and ethics to support early childhood education in the age of AI