Download the PDF of Digital technology - Into Focus
Digital technology can be viewed with trepidation by early years practitioners concerned that it is a solitary activity which often has fixed outcomes and stops children from having ‘real’ experiences. But at Balham Nursery School, in south London, we were inspired by schools that follow Reggio Emilia’s creative approach and have been exploring digital technology. We wanted to see if we could use technology in a creative, collaborative way too.
Over a few years, we have gradually progressed from using children’s cameras to filming on iPads and experimenting with apps. We’ve found that digital technology can be used positively in children’s play to support investigations, highlight fascinations and stimulate conversations, and people attending our end-of-year exhibitions have commented on how ‘complex’ the children’s work is.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
