Technology and Media

Guidance on applying the principles of development and learning when considering if, how, and when to use technolgy and new media with young children.

Created by NAEYC and the Fred Rogers Center, this position statement was created to guide educators in applying the principles of development and learning when considering the use of cutting-edge technologies and new media.

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Technology and Interactive Media in Early Childhood Programs: What We’ve Learned from Five Years of Research, Policy, and Practice

Technology and Young Children: Online Resources and Position Statement

Technology and Young Children: Infants and Toddlers

Technology and Young Children: Preschoolers and Kindergartners

Technology and Young Children: School-Age Children

Technology that Supports Early Learning –Three Examples

10X: Using Technology to Engage Families

"Look What I Made!" Open-Ended Apps that Spark Creativity

Rocking and Rolling: Screen Sense—Making Smart Decisions About Media Use for Young Children

How True Are Our Assumptions about Screen Time?

Focus on Ethics: Smartphones and Social Media—Ethical Implications for Educators

Getting Smarter About E-Books for Children

New AAP Guidance for Families on Digital Media Compliments NAEYC’s Position Statement

Uncharted Territory: 10 Technology Tips for Preschool Parents

Did Your Children Receive Tech Gifts? What to Keep in Mind As They Play

Most Recent

Reading, Coding, and Crafting: Introducing Computational Thinking to Young Children

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Connecting in Context: Using Digital Portfolios to Foster Reciprocal Relationships with Families

Digital portfolios allow teachers to share learning experiences and create reciprocal relationships with families.

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Take Me to the Movies! Using Digital Play and Project Work to Spark Young Children’s Inquiry and Learning

Educators tap children's interests in movies and digital play to meaningfully integrate technology into their classrooms.

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Do I See Me? A Discussion About Technology Use and Representation in Children’s Media

Scholar Amanda LaTasha Armstrong discusses ways that educators can ensure the children and families in their settings see themselves represented in technology and media.

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Rocking and Rolling. Media and Technology for Our Littlest Learners: Guidance for Educators and Families on Choosing Appropriate High-Quality Content

Thanks to their knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practice, it is possible for educators of the very young to select and use technology that enhances learning, creativity, and interactions with others.

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Framing: How We Think About Our Work

Rather than fearing technology, early childhood educators must look for new ways to teach media literacy.

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Technology and Media in Early Childhood Education

This issue focuses on practical and developmentally appropriate ways to integrate technology and media in early childhood education.