Hands on Technology (half day event)

Wednesday 16 April - 9.30am – 1.30pm

           OR

Tuesday 9 September - 9.30am – 1.30pm

The EYLF V2.0 states that in play-based learning Educators are able to facilitate the integration of popular culture, media and digital technologies which add to children’s multimodal play (P. 22).

This hands-on workshop will delve into possibilities for using technology as a creative tool with young children. It will draw on existing and emerging technologies and explore their possibilities for inquiry-based learning. Technologies such as light, video, green screen and stop-motion animation will be investigated.

This workshop is suitable for all early childhood professionals.

Australian Professional Standards for Teachers:

Standard 2 – Know the content and how to teach it

National Quality Standard:

QA1 – Educational Program and Practice

Presenter

Laure Hislop

Laure has over 35 years’ experience in early childhood education. In 2016, she was awarded the NSW Premier’s Early Childhood Education Scholarship and completed a study tour around the USA, exploring technology use in early childhood. Laure is passionate about technology as a curriculum tool and promoting innovative programs.

Keran Elgie

Keran brings skills and knowledge from a career spanning 30 years in Early Childhood Education. Keran has worked in a range of settings as a teacher, director, Education Support Manager and Professional Learning Manager. Keran enjoys engaging with educators to support and extend their learning while offering opportunities for critical thinking and implications for practice.