Online Course
Putting Technology in its Place: Techniques for the safe and effective use of Digital Devices in Early Childhood and OSHC Settings
The most important element in providing a stimulating environment for children is using programming strategies that promote children’s positive physical and mental health.
This short course presented by Dr Mary Anne Hall, provides key strategies for how to use technology safely and effectively in the care setting, and explores the benefits and limitations of screens and devices in education and care.
Course Details
This course is recommended for all those responsible for the daily care of, and programming development for children, including: Long Day Care Centre Directors; Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Coordinators; Directors of Service; Group Leaders; Educators, and Caregivers.
The importance of providing a safe and educational environment for children is reflected in the National Quality Standards (NQF), particularly:
QA 1: Educational Program and Practice
QA 2: Children’s Health and Safety
QA 5: Relationships with Children
National principles for Child Safe Organisations - Principle 8:
Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing, and minimise the opportunity for children to be harmed.
Topics Covered
This short course contains a mixture of short videos and quizzes and will take around 1 hour to complete. Upon completion you will receive a certificate for your records:
• How to manage technology use in the ECEC/OSHC setting
• The potential dangers of using technology as a behaviour management strategy
• The effect of technology on children’s learning and social and emotional development
• How education and care providers can make decisions about when and how to use technology
• How technology use can both support and/or be detrimental to children with additional needs
• How to manage difficult conversations with parents around technology use in the care setting
• How to redirect children to non-technology play that is stimulating and healthy
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$69.95
Start Date
Anytime
Duration
1 Hour
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