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The rapid development of digital technology has brought about many direct changes to various fields, including education. Digital education is a form of learning that utilizes technology to make teaching and learning more engaging and to assist students who wish to learn more effectively. Science and technology have brought significant changes to human daily life worldwide. The implementation of digital teaching and learning can have various effects, especially on teachers. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the readiness and challenges faced by preschool teachers in implementing digital teaching. This research is a quantitative study conducted through a survey method involving 196 preschool teachers around Kuantan, Pahang. The findings of this study were analysed using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) version 26 software. The respondents' findings indicate that readiness and challenges are interconnected in ensuring the successful implementation of digital teaching and learning. Furthermore, the study's results show that respondents are willing to adopt digital teaching and learning due to the accessibility of necessary tools such as the internet and others. However, there are also challenges faced by teachers in implementing digital teaching, such as a lack of training and insufficient internet access. It is hoped that the results of this study provide information to relevant parties, enabling them to continuously enhance their level of preparedness and assist in resolving the challenges faced.
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