Early Education: The Role of Technology

Technology has become an essential part of modern learning, and its role in early education continues to grow. This course explores how digital tools can enrich preschool and early primary learning when used thoughtfully and purposefully. Rather than replacing traditional play-based learning, technology can strengthen it offering interactive, engaging, and personalized experiences that support children’s development.

The course begins with an introduction to the foundations of EdTech in early childhood, helping learners understand how technology affects cognitive, social, and emotional growth. You will learn to identify developmentally appropriate apps, games, and devices that encourage creativity, problem-solving, literacy, and numeracy. Through practical examples, the course demonstrates how interactive tools such as storytelling apps, digital art programs, and educational games can enhance classroom engagement.

A key focus of the course is striking the right balance between screen time and hands-on play. You will explore guidelines for healthy digital use, strategies for managing screen exposure, and methods to create safe and supportive digital environments for young children. The course also covers the importance of digital citizenship, teaching children how to use technology safely, respectfully, and responsibly from an early age.

Educators and caregivers will gain strategies for integrating technology into daily lessons, designing blended learning activities, and adapting digital resources for diverse learners, including children with special educational needs. By the end of the course, you will understand how to make technology a meaningful part of early education supporting learning, creativity, and 21st-century skill development.