The document discusses introducing new technologies and popular culture into kindergarten classrooms in Austria. It notes that kindergarten children are already competent users of media at home, but these experiences are often not incorporated into the classroom. The goal should be for kindergarten teachers to build on children's existing interests in media and help them develop important skills for the future. However, kindergarten teachers may lack knowledge of popular culture and technology. The document advocates improving kindergarten teachers' own media competence so they can better integrate children's experiences and interests into learning.

1. New technology and popular culture in KINDERGARTEN Elisabeth Schallhart Austria, University of Innsbruck