Demystifying Early Years Technology
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the term ‘Early Years Technology’ often sparks diverse reactions among educators worldwide, often with them believing it relates to screen devices only, more on that later. As we navigate this digital age together, let’s explore how technology can authentically enhance early childhood education while maintaining the essence of play-based […]
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How AI Can Transform Nurseries and Early Education
The concept of artificial intelligence has been around as far back as the 1900s, although it goes back even further, with the likes of Alan Turing among others coining the phrase. Tableau.com in their article writes: “Artificial intelligence is a specialty within computer science that is concerned with creating systems that can replicate human intelligence […]
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Why we should be embracing screen time
When we talk about technology in the early years, the conversation often drifts to screen time—an aspect that many educators find worrying. However, technology in early years settings is far more than just tablets and computers. It’s about toys, everything from torches to instant recording devices to push button toys. In early years settings, toys […]
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Early Years Technology Torches Wanted
STEAM I believe is the best way to integrate Technology, into the Early Years Curriculum. Through STEAM, Technology is not seen as a separate entity, which then leads to it being viewed negatively. We need to revisit Technology in the Early Years space. When I say we, I do not include myself, since attending computer […]
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