Pre-schoolers can code: Exploring digital play

Children are growing up in a technological world, which does impact their play. My research looks at children’s digital play as a positive for their learning and I explore ways educators can engage and support this type of play, while also teaching digital literacy and social skills.

Dr Jo Bird is a Senior Lecturer, Course Coordinator, and researcher in Early Childhood at University of New England. Her research focuses on digital technologies within the early childhood sector, both in children's play, outdoor education and through scaffolding educators’ skills for digital programming and streamlining their documentation. Jo is skilled in delivering professional learning around her research interests and has been repeatedly invited to present at conferences and professional learning sessions.

Wednesday 13 September, 2023

4:00pm-5:00pm CBR, BNE, HBA, MEL, SYD (AEST)  

*Attendees from times zones other than AEST will need to join the session per their respective time zone as follows: 

3:30pm-4:30pm ADL, DRW (ACST)  

2:00pm-3:00pm PER (AWST) 

Cost

FREE! for Play Australia members

Non-members $49.00 per person inc gst

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