Abstract
This paper reports on a study exploring the outcomes from children’s play with technology in early
childhood learning practices. The paper addresses questions related to how digital technology can
foster creativity in early childhood learning environments. It consists of an analysis of children’s
interaction with the KidSmart furniture focusing on digital creativity potentials and play values
suggested by the technology. The study applied a qualitative approach and included125 children
(aged three to five), 10 pedagogues, and two librarians. The results suggests that educators should
sensitively consider intervening when children are interacting with technology, and rather put emphasize
into the integration of the technology into the environment and to the curriculum in order
to shape playful structures for children’s digital creativity.
childhood learning practices. The paper addresses questions related to how digital technology can
foster creativity in early childhood learning environments. It consists of an analysis of children’s
interaction with the KidSmart furniture focusing on digital creativity potentials and play values
suggested by the technology. The study applied a qualitative approach and included125 children
(aged three to five), 10 pedagogues, and two librarians. The results suggests that educators should
sensitively consider intervening when children are interacting with technology, and rather put emphasize
into the integration of the technology into the environment and to the curriculum in order
to shape playful structures for children’s digital creativity.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 4th International Conference on Art and Technology |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publisher | European Alliance for Innovation |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2014 |
| Pages | 22 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2014 |
| Event | ArtsIT 2014: Arts & Technology 2014 - Sabanci University, Istanbul, Turkey Duration: 1 Nov 2014 → 3 Nov 2014 Conference number: 4 |
Conference
| Conference | ArtsIT 2014 |
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| Number | 4 |
| Location | Sabanci University |
| Country/Territory | Turkey |
| City | Istanbul |
| Period | 01/11/2014 → 03/11/2014 |