Outputs (3)

Embedding educational technologies in early years education (2019)
Journal Article
Jack, C., & Higgins, S. (2019). Embedding educational technologies in early years education. Research in Learning Technology, 27, Article 2033. https://doi.org/10.25304/rlt.v27.2033

This survey of 335 practitioners builds on research which challenged the view that educational technologies are rarely used in early years settings. Previous research tends to focus on individual devices. This research looks at the range of devices b... Read More about Embedding educational technologies in early years education.

Enhancing the use of Educational Technology in the Early Years (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Jack, C., Shao, X., & Dobson, E. (2019). Enhancing the use of Educational Technology in the Early Years. In Imagining Better Education: Conference Proceedings 2018 (83-94)

Educational technologies can have a positive impact on teaching and learning. Recent research suggests that these technologies are more embedded in early years settings than they were in the past, but practitioners may not be using them to their full... Read More about Enhancing the use of Educational Technology in the Early Years.

What is educational technology and how is it being used to support teaching and learning in the early years? (2018)
Journal Article
Jack, C., & Higgins, S. (2019). What is educational technology and how is it being used to support teaching and learning in the early years?. International Journal of Early Years Education, 27(3), 222-237. https://doi.org/10.1080/09669760.2018.1504754

There are many digital technologies available to support teaching and learning. Historically the focus has tended to be on computers, but this has extended to include interactive whiteboards and tablets. As well as these technologies, which were orig... Read More about What is educational technology and how is it being used to support teaching and learning in the early years?.