Technology, Play, and Early Childhood Education
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Many new technologies are fascinating to children, and they impress parents and teachers by promising amazing learning opportunities. But, what are the effects on children who are spending more and more time with tablets, laptops, and smart phones? Do the increasing levels of screen time contribute to a decline in children’s play and other essential childhood activities?
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* Continuing Education Certificates will be distributed to participants at the conclusion of the program *
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- Founding Director for the U.S.Alliance of Childhood
- Partner in Decade for Childhood: 2012-2022
- Former Co-Chair, Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America
- International School Consultant; Teacher for 18 Years: Ages 3-6
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U.S. Alliance of Childhood
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Alliance literature and videos on play can be found here.See especially: Crisis in the Kindergarten: Why Children Need to Play in School and Facing the Screen Dilemma: Young Children, Technology and Early Education
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Material on the Decade for Childhood can be found here.
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Childcare Symposium Committee
Judith Yanof, MD, Chair; Darragh Callahan, EdD; Jane Lannak, PhD;
Ellen Moore, MA; Ann Stambler, LICSW; Susan Twombly, MS
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