Establishing technological-play is an important aspect in society that will enhance a child’s cognitive ability (Pound, 2013) which follows the Foundation Phase. Vygotsky (1978) suggests that children must require physical activities to support their learning under the Zone of Proximal Development (Vygotksy, 1978). The use of storytelling apps like in the photographs bring stories to life and enhance a child’s creativity. Teachers need guidance with developing technology to support children in their technological-play (Pound, 2013). This provides the child with positive learning experiences (Moyles, 2015).
References Janet, M. (2015). The Excellence of play. Maidenhead: open University press Pound, L. (2013). Cognitive development(Quick guides for early years). London: Hodder Education Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in Society: The Development of Higher Psychological Processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.
I strongly agree - children are increasing their learning capabilities and developing play-based skills by digital play (Marsh et al, 2016). Although, following from the Vygotsky statement, technology requires no physical activity or play opportunities, indicating that technology is not a form of play (Fiorentino, 2005).
References
Fiorentino, Leah Holland. (2005). Use of Technology to Observe and Assess Physical Play. Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 16(2), pp. 16-18.
Marsh, J., Plowman, L., Yamada-Rice, D., Bishop, J., & Scott, F. (2016). Digital play: A new classification. Early Years, 36(3), pp. 1-12.
I agree that technology is not form of play, however technology can be used to promote play. Children now rely on technology for the majority of their play, grossly limiting challenges to their creativity and imaginations,
References
Cohen, E. (2002). Challenges of information technology education in the 21st century. 1st ed. Hershey, PA: Idea Group.
Establishing technological-play is an important aspect in society that will enhance a child’s cognitive ability (Pound, 2013) which follows the Foundation Phase. Vygotsky (1978) suggests that children must require physical activities to support their learning under the Zone of Proximal Development (Vygotksy, 1978). The use of storytelling apps like in the photographs bring stories to life and enhance a child’s creativity. Teachers need guidance with developing technology to support children in their technological-play (Pound, 2013). This provides the child with positive learning experiences (Moyles, 2015).
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Janet, M. (2015). The Excellence of play. Maidenhead: open University press
Pound, L. (2013). Cognitive development(Quick guides for early years). London: Hodder Education
Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in Society: The Development of Higher Psychological Processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.
I strongly agree - children are increasing their learning capabilities and developing play-based skills by digital play (Marsh et al, 2016). Although, following from the Vygotsky statement, technology requires no physical activity or play opportunities, indicating that technology is not a form of play (Fiorentino, 2005).
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Fiorentino, Leah Holland. (2005). Use of Technology to Observe and Assess Physical Play. Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 16(2), pp. 16-18.
Marsh, J., Plowman, L., Yamada-Rice, D., Bishop, J., & Scott, F. (2016). Digital play: A new classification. Early Years, 36(3), pp. 1-12.
I agree that technology is not form of play, however technology can be used to promote play. Children now rely on technology for the majority of their play, grossly limiting challenges to their creativity and imaginations,
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Cohen, E. (2002). Challenges of information technology education in the 21st century. 1st ed. Hershey, PA: Idea Group.