Technology in play

Consider using the tablet devices outdoors. Do you have protective covers? Will you allocate a specific outdoor space? Will this enhance your program?

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Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing

Children take increasing responsibility for their own health and physical wellbeing

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1.3.3 Program learning opportunities

3.2.1 Inclusive environment

Do you have routines set up around the use of the tablet devices? How do the children know how long they can spend on them? Do they know what to do when they have finished? You might like to use a timer, a participation list or a ‘finish bag’.

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Outcome 2: Children are connected and contribute to their world

Children become aware of fairness

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3.2.1 Inclusive environment

5.2.2 Self-regulation

Think about the app children are engaging with now. Look at the extension ideas in the app guide. Could you bring the app environment into your playspace by replicating some of the experiences?

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Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners

Children develop a range of skills and processes such as problem solving, inquiry

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1.2.2 Responsive teaching and scaffolding

3.2.2 Resources support play-based learning

Ask the children for ideas. Could they help to set up dramatic or imaginative play areas in which to use the tablet devices?

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Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners

Children resource their own learning through connecting with people, place, technologies, and natural and processed materials

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1.2.3 Child directed learning

5.1.1 Positive educator to child interactions

Select a poster or game from the printable resources and use it with the children.

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Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners

Children transfer and adapt what they have learned from one context to another

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1.2.1 Intentional teaching

5.1.2 Collaborative learning

Photograph the children using technology and show the links to the Early Years Learning Framework. Share this information with staff and families.

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Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators

Children use information and communication technologies to access information, investigate ideas and represent their thinking

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1.3.2 Critical reflection