The importance of everyday learning opportunities to build young children’s digital technology skills

VCAA Twilight Webinar - June 2022

This webinar featured Professor Susan Edwards, Director of the Early Childhood Futures research program at Australian Catholic University, in conversation with Amanda Sparks (Program Manager, VCAA Early Years Unit) on the topic of how early childhood professionals can support young children’s conceptual understanding of and skill development with digital technologies.

Part 1: Building children's digital technology skills using the ECA Statement on young children and digital technologies transcript

Part 2: Theories of technology. Active citizenship and social participation transcript

Part 3: Exploring everyday opportunities to build children's understanding of digital technologies transcript

Part 4: Connecting children's use of digital technology to their learning and development in other areas transcript

Part 5: Engaging families in discussions about digital technologies and young children transcript

Part 6: Key messages for supporting children's digital skills and understanding transcript