Lemon, Narelle (editor)
Understanding Digital Technologies and Young Children
- ISBN 13:
- 9781138804418
- author:
- Lemon, Narelle (editor)
- format:
- Paperback (27 Aug 2015)
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis LTD
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 170
- Dimensions:
- 174 mm X 246 mm
- Genre:
- Technology Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Understanding Digital Technologies and Young Children provides a comprehensive examination of how digital technology can enhance young children's learning and development. As part of everyday life, digital technologies are increasingly important for early childhood education frameworks worldwide. Educators are expected to provide balanced and purposeful learning experiences with technology that allow traditional authentic learning experiences to transform. This book offers a valuable international perspective on the role of digital technology in early years education, exploring how it can be used to explore, manipulate, discover, play and interact with real and imaginative worlds. With a range of expert contributors, it provides a thorough analysis of current research on technology and young children, highlighting the importance of engagement for learning. Suitable for anyone seeking an international perspective on digital technology and young children, this book is particularly aimed at current and future teachers looking to rethink the possibilities and potential of digital technologies for learning in early years settings.