NEW FREE LIVE WEBINAR

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. 



Join Dr Mary Anne Hall as she 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.

DATE:  Tuesday 1st April 2025

TIME:
QLD: 12pm - 1pm 

NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

NT: 11:30am - 12:30pm

WA: 10:00am - 11:00pm

SA: 12:30pm - 1:30pm

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This Webinar will discuss:


  • 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.  

Following the Webinar a certificate of attendance will be sent to your registered email address.


This Webinar 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.