Participants will explore best practices for integrating screens into early learning settings. They will gain insights into the risks and benefits of using technology, particularly for school-aged children. The session will cover various activity ideas and innovative methods to incorporate technology into early learning environments safely and effectively, following Triple P practices.
Topics:
- Building healthy screentime habits and routines: Establishing guidelines for balanced and productive use of screens.
- Understanding why screentime problems develop: Identifying factors that contribute to excessive or problematic screentime.
- Exploring the risks and benefits of screentime: Weighing the potential positive and negative impacts of technology on children.
- Preventing screentime problems: Strategies to avoid issues related to excessive screentime.
- Managing conflict over screentime: Techniques for resolving disagreements about technology use.
- Sensitivity to family situations and opinions around technology: Approaching technology use with respect for diverse family values and circumstances.
- Using technology to enhance children’s sense of belonging, engagement, expression, and well-being: Leveraging technology to support children’s development and inclusion in early learning settings.
