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Technology and Media in Early Childhood Education

Winter 2023

A child taking a picture of their artwork with a smartphone.

Have you wondered when to intentionally bring technology and media into your planning? Digital portfolios, the importance of media literacy, computational thinking, representation in children’s media, and building on children’s interests are just some of the examples of early childhood educators intentionally using technology and media to foster children’s learning. 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.

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Technology and Media in Early Childhood Education

Annie Moses

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Framing: How We Think About Our Work

Faith Rogow

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Do I See Me? A Discussion About Technology Use and Representation in Children’s Media

Amanda LaTasha Armstrong, Annie Moses

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Take Me to the Movies! Using Digital Play and Project Work to Spark Young Children’s Inquiry and Learning

Karrie A. Snider, Alden Adams, Nicole Petet, Sarah Birk, Bart Tittle

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Connecting in Context: Using Digital Portfolios to Foster Reciprocal Relationships with Families

Victoria B. Fantozzi

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Reading, Coding, and Crafting: Introducing Computational Thinking to Young Children

Candace Joswick, Joohi Lee, Robin Jocius, Kathryn Pole

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Using Remote Strategies to Facilitate Effective Coaching Conversations with Infant and Toddler Teachers

Luci Davila, Sarah N. Douglas, Lori E. Skibbe

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From Our President: Leadership as Exemplified by NAEYC’s Affiliate Advisory Council

Natalie Vega O'Neil

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De nuestra presidenta: El liderazgo, ejemplificado por el Consejo asesor de organizaciones afiliadas de NAEYC

Natalie Vega O'Neil

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Making Connections: Reflections on the Past Year

Michelle Kang

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Formar connexiones: Reflexiones sobre el año transcurrido

Michelle Kang

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Member Spotlight: Delysia S. Riddick

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Building Connections with Others: Developing Relationships in Infants and Toddlers

Tracy Redman

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Our Proud Heritage. Intentional Use of Technology to Foster Learning and Relationships: The Legacy of Fred Rogers

Patricia A. Crawford

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New Column in Young Children: Innovations in Higher Education

Annie Moses, Mary Harrill

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Innovations in Higher Education. Promoting the Well-Being of All Young Children Through Positive Change in Higher Education

Anthony Broughton, Elisa Huss-Hage

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Rocking and Rolling. Media and Technology for Our Littlest Learners: Guidance for Educators and Families on Choosing Appropriate High-Quality Content

Fashina Aladé

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The Reading Chair

Isabel Baker, Miriam Baker Schiffer

Audience: Teacher

Topics: Other Topics, Play, Technology and Media, Digital Literacy, Digital Media, YC