Thanks to their knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practice, it is possible for educators of the very young to select and use technology that enhances learning, creativity, and interactions with others.
Without a doubt, the legacy of Fred Rogers is an exemplary part of the heritage of the early childhood field, especially in the areas of child development, social and emotional domains, and the thoughtful creation and integration of technology and media.
In this first edition of Innovations in Higher Education, we describe why and how early childhood higher education programs—at the associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree levels—can be sites for necessary change.
The latest issue of Young Children delves into the what, why, when, and how of incorporating technology and media into early childhood programs and classrooms.