The Covid 19 has presented numerous challenges for children’s development, cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically. A major concern during the pandemic has been the overuse of technology, whether it was the need for virtual school experiences or an outlet for boredom when going outside or playing with friends was not feasible or safe. A study from the United Kingdom has highlighted the technology addiction that has resulted for adults and children. Here is the link to their findings.
https://www.comparethemarket.com/broadband/content/screen-usage-guide/
Another event that discusses both the appropriate use of technology and the changes to the NAEYC Principles of Child Development is the IPA USA Town Hall on May 11, 2021 from 3:00-4:30 pm EDT. See below for registration details.
Dear Colleagues,
Recently, you have participated in the taping of a Porch Play Chat, are an IPAUSA current or past member, or have expressed interest in taking part in a conversation related to the topics below.
IPA USA’s Inaugural Virtual Town Hall
The American Association for Promoting the Child’s Right to Play, IPA USA, invites you to a Town Hall Virtual Meeting. In the song My IQ by Ani Difranco, one of the song’s lines resonated with me and became the title of our Town Hall to highlight IPA USA’s concern with the overuse of technology with, and by, young children in birth through grade 3 classrooms. In the 21st Century, technology is here to stay, but how we use it can turn it into a weapon that diminishes the role of play in young children’s lives.
IPA USA seeks your input on the appropriate use of technology in the classroom as well as your feedback on the changes to the recently revised NAEYC Position Statement on Developmentally Appropriate Practice, specifically the changes to the Principles of Child Development.
I hope you will join us.
The American Association for Promoting the Child’s Right to Play, IPA USA, invites you to a Town Hall Virtual Meeting. In the song My IQ by Ani Difranco, one of the song’s lines resonated with me and became the title of our Town Hall to highlight IPA USA’s concern with the overuse of technology with, and by, young children in birth through grade 3 classrooms. In the 21st Century, technology is here to stay, but how we use it can turn it into a weapon that diminishes the role of play in young children’s lives.
IPA USA seeks your input on the appropriate use of technology in the classroom as well as your feedback on the changes to the recently revised NAEYC Position Statement on Developmentally Appropriate Practice, specifically the changes to the Principles of Child Development.
“Every tool is a weapon if you hold it right”: The role of technology in the early childhood classroom and a conversation of the changes to the NAEYC Principles of Child Development.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021, 3:00-4:30 EDT
Please share this information with your networks.
To Register – click this link https://ipausa.org/register-for-the-ipa-town-hall/
Pre-registration will reserve you a spot in the Town Hall. IPA USA will send a reminder notice. The agenda and zoom link will be distributed the day before the event.
The Town Hall will have a brief presentation, and then participants will be encouraged to share their views on both topics and discuss the next steps that could include a letter of concern sent to NAEYC Board Members and the Leadership.
To learn more about The American Association for Promoting the Child’s Right to Play or to become a member, visit our website at ipausa.org
“Every tool is a weapon if you hold it right”: The role of technology in the early childhood classroom and a conversation of the changes to the NAEYC Principles of Child Development.
