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As part of my NEW online pd for early childhood teachers about how ICT supports children's learning, I have discussed early childhood pedagogies in relation to media literacy education. This research comes from Dr Faith Rogow who I had the pleasure of co-hosting a webinar (you can the replay in the Academy).
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At a first glance, digital technology and the outdoors do not appear to go well together. However, the outdoor is where some children learn best and can offer motivating, captivating and new ways to that learning. The examples of outdoor play in early childhood education that you will learn will show you that digital technology enhances and adds to children's traditional forms of learning outdoors.
In this extract from my online pd for early childhood teachers about digital play based learning, you will learn about how to implement early childhood pedagogies that will make an impact and support children's learning when using iPads in the preschool classroom. These are research-based strategies derived from past studies so check them out today.
When Hannah joined the ICT in Education Teacher Academy, she was simply looking for ideas. What she found was a transformative professional journey—one that helped her understand, apply, and lead digital play based learning in early childhood education. From hands-on activities and real-world pedagogy to a supportive community and structured Success Path, this blog explores how educators like Hannah go beyond one-off workshops and discover what it truly means to integrate technology with purpose through play.
Digital storytelling in early childhood education isn’t just about using fun apps—it’s about helping children express themselves, build digital literacy, and engage in meaningful learning. But for many educators, it can be hard to know where to start.
That’s why we created this 5-part blog series:
Blog 1 introduces what digital storytelling in education really is and why it’s such a powerful tool in the preschool classroom.
Blog 2 explores the benefits of storytelling in early childhood, from language development to confidence and creativity.
Blog 3 dives into the Digital Storytelling in Early Childhood Education workshop inside the ICT in Education Teacher Academy—where you’ll find the theory, structure, and lesson plans to teach storytelling with clarity.
Blog 4 showcases real storytelling lesson plans from the membership, helping you see how digital tools like Bee Bots, drawing apps, and AR become powerful learning experiences.
Blog 5 follows one teacher’s journey using a single activity to transform her practice, reflect with purpose, and gain confidence using the membership’s structured workbook.
Each blog shows how easy it can be to start small, teach meaningfully, and grow professionally—when you have the right support.
Digital literacy in early childhood and primary education is more than a skill—it’s a pathway to confident, capable learners and educators. This blog explores how digital literacy is developed through creative, experimental, and purposeful activities in both ECE and Year 4 classrooms, aligned with curriculum and capability outcomes. You'll follow the journey of two educators who used the ICT in Education Teacher Academy membership to transform their teaching, build digital fluency, and integrate literacy with meaningful ICT use. Through planning templates, reflective tools, lesson plans, and a supportive community, this professional learning experience doesn’t just support digital literacy—it enables educators to lead it.
Discover how your classroom can be the starting point for digital change.
The barriers to play based learning in early years can be overcome by first identifying them and then by taking the proactive steps to jump these hurdles to ensure that the young children in your care benefit from the strategies that you have embedded in your practice. We can help you to learn what they are today.
Inquiry-based learning in early childhood education is a child-centred approach that nurtures curiosity, active participation, investigation, collaboration, and reflection, helping young learners develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. When paired with technology, this approach becomes even more powerful: digital tools such as drawing apps, programmable toys, digital storytelling, and photography enable children to explore, document, and share their discoveries in creative ways. For educators, the key is purposeful integration—selecting tools that align with learning goals rather than using technology for its own sake. This is where structured professional support makes the difference, guiding teachers step by step in adopting and adapting digital strategies, reflecting on their practice, and building confidence to lead inquiry-based learning. With access to expert guidance, practical resources, and a supportive community, educators can continually refine how they implement inquiry in the classroom, ensuring it remains meaningful, engaging, and future-focused.
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