Educational Technology's Impact on Early Childhood Education Outcomes in East African Cities: A Comparative Study in Mauritius

This study examines the impact of educational technology on early childhood education outcomes in East African cities with a specific focus on Mauritius. A comparative study design was employed, involving quantitative data analysis from multiple schools across Mauritius over a two-year period. Educational technology use showed an average improvement of 15% in children's literacy scores compared to traditional teaching methods, with significant variance observed among urban centers. The study concludes that the integration of educational technology can significantly enhance early childhood education outcomes but requires tailored implementation strategies for optimal results. Schools and policymakers should adopt a blended learning approach incorporating both digital tools and traditional pedagogies to maximise benefits. Model estimation used =argmin_ᵢ (yᵢ, f_ (xᵢ) ) +₂², with performance evaluated using out-of-sample error.