The first part of this series is about setting the context and thinking about how using technology fits within the early years sector. I talk about relevant theory and recent research that sets the scene along with links to the EYFS (despite) technology no longer having an Early Learning Goal linked to it.
SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY
We are social creatures, and being with others, making connections and learning from, with and around others comes naturally. We see this in children; how they watch others, copy behaviours and play alongside each other. We also notice how even very young children use technology, touching screen devices such as smartphones and tablets seemingly with an instinct that can feel jarring for some adults.
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