1st Edition

Embracing Technology in the Early Years A Practitioner’s Guide

By Fiona Joines Copyright 2024
132 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

132 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

132 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Why should we embrace technology? How can it make the practitioner’s role easier? This book is the answer to these questions, equipping Early Years practitioners with the skills and knowledge to use technology: both that which they already have, and that which they can access from beyond the setting (such as in the local community and online). Written by an expert in both Early Years... Read more

Chapter 1 – Why do I need to use technology?

Chapter 2 - How can technology support the characteristics of effective learning and areas of learning?

Chapter 3 - How can we make the most of the technology we already have?

Chapter 4 – New technology

Chapter 5 – Technology beyond the setting

Chapter 6 - Technology for staff - making your role easier

Chapter 7 - Pause for thought - barriers to using technology

Chapter 8 – What next?

Conclusion

Biography

Fiona Joines is an expert in early childhood education and digital technologies. This is her first book, and it draws on her passion for the Early Years and the wider world of technology.

For back cover:

‘All settings whether they are tech savvy or less confident in their knowledge or abilities will greatly appreciate this book’. Karen Hunt