Young children are born into a digital world and it is not unusual to see preschool children intuitively swiping screens and confidently pressing buttons‎.‎ There is much debate about the impact of the increased access to technology on young children‎'‎s health and wellbeing with claims that it damages their social skills and emotional development‎.‎ This timely new textbook examines how developments in technology‎,‎ particularly mobile and touch screen technology‎,‎ have impacted on children‎'‎s lives and how when used appropriately it can support all aspects of their development‎.‎Clearly linking theory and research to everyday practice‎,‎ the book offers guidance on‎:‎ * The role of technology in the early years curriculum * Developing young children‎'‎s understanding of safe and responsible use of technology * The role of the adult within digital play activities * Using technology to enhance and develop young children‎'‎s creativity * Technology and language acquisition Featuring a wide range of case studies and examples to show how the ideas described can be put into practice‎,‎ this is essential reading for all early years students and practitioners that want to know how they can harness technology in a meaningful way to support young children‎'‎s learning and development‎.‎

• Author‎:‎ Lorraine Kaye
• Puplisher‎:‎ Routledge
• ISBN‎:‎ 9781138804807