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Title: Generative AI in Preschool Education: A Systematic Review with SWOT Analysis
Language: English
Authors: Yuxin Zhang (ORCID 0009-0000-0893-6848), Siti Hajar Binti Halili (ORCID 0000-0003-0993-1293), Zamzami Zainuddin (ORCID 0000-0002-4851-4102)
Source: Contemporary Educational Technology. 2026 18(1):626.
Availability: Contemporary Educational Technology. Faculty of Communication Sciences, Anadolu University, Yunus Emre Campus, Eskisehir 26470, Turkey. e-mail: editor@cedtech.net; Web site: http://www.cedtech.net
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 22
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
Preschool Education
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Preschool Education, Technology Uses in Education, Affordances, Barriers, Technology Integration, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Technological Literacy, Educational Research, Foreign Countries
Geographic Terms: China, United States, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Jordan, Malaysia, Spain
ISSN: 1309-517X
Abstract: This systematic review analyzes 21 studies that met the inclusion criteria, retrieved from academic databases including Web of Science, Scopus, SpringerLink, and ACM Digital Library, to explore the integration of generative AI (GenAI) in preschool education. A systematic review methodology was applied, with specific inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure the relevance and quality of the selected studies. Thematic analysis was employed to synthesize the findings. The results reveal that GenAI offers significant opportunities to enhance personalized learning, improve collaboration among educators, and foster educational equity. Notably, it supports dynamic and flexible teaching practices, aids in content creation, and promotes multi-role collaboration. However, challenges such as concerns over content reliability and age appropriateness, digital competence, and the potential reduction in children's creativity must be addressed. Ethical issues, including data privacy risks and unequal access to technology, further complicate the widespread implementation of GenAI. Future research should focus on the long-term impact of GenAI on child development, examine its implementation in low-resource settings, and develop frameworks for responsible artificial intelligence use. By overcoming these challenges, GenAI has the potential to revolutionize preschool education, offering more engaging, equitable, and personalized learning experiences.
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