Use strategies to plan activities which encourage digital literacy in early years?
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Share stories at mealtime. ...
Record on your phone or write down your child's stories. ...
Talk about their experiences. ...
Guide literacy in your children's play, following their lead. ...
Books, books, books. ...
Talk about words children notice.
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Given the technological nature of the world in which we live, a high-quality early years technology provision is essential if our children are to grow up to become ‘digitally literate’ citizens, equipped to take an active and successful part in society. The cornerstones of children’s digital literacy are laid during the EYFS. During this period, children need to learn about everyday technologies and information communication technologies (ICT), and use the latter to enhance and support their learning.
Everyday technologies include the vast range of electronic and digital equipment that we come across and use in our daily lives. This includes electronic toys and games, televisions, Freeview boxes, satellite TV boxes, DVD players, MP3 players, smartphones, digital cameras, multi-function devices (printer/scanner/copiers) and computers/laptops, calculators, toasters, washing machines, dishwashers, microwave ovens, cash machines, satellite navigation devices, traffic lights, street lights and pelican crossings.
ICT includes all electronic or digital equipment that allows us to gather, store and retrieve information and to communicate, present and exchange it. This includes MP3 recorders, digital cameras, digital magnifiers, metal detectors, GPS-enabled devices, personal computers (desktop and laptop) with appropriate software, the internet, online resources and email