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Author: Ashley Hope
Navigating the Digital Era: Empowering Educators with Digital Competence
The integration of digital tools in early learning environments presents a unique set of opportunities and challenges. As technology enters the classroom, the importance of ECEs being adept in digital competence has escalated significantly. This necessity for digital fluency among ECEs is not just about keeping pace with technology but about enriching and diversifying the…
Embracing Digital Literacy in Early Childhood Education: A Pathway to Enhanced Learning
In an age where digital technology is deeply integrated into our everyday lives, children are growing up more immersed in technology than any prior generation. According to Undheim (2021) young children are more frequently being raised in environments heavily influenced by digital technology, revealing that an astonishing 96.6% of children aged three and four years…
Professional Learning in Early Childhood Education
Collaborative professional learning offers numerous benefits to early childhood educators (ECEs), including fostering learning experiences that build community and mitigate isolation. When ECEs come together to share insights, experiences, and strategies, they create a dynamic learning environment that encourages and fosters professional growth. Here’s how collaborative learning can help ECEs’ professional growth: Expands Knowledge and…