ABSTRACT
Children’s learning and development in early childhood is fundamental, as it underpins later learning. Strong foundations built in these early years of development support strong conceptual understanding and the development of key skills in later education. Therefore, it is essential that we as educators get these early learning experiences right. In many countries, educators are focusing more heavily on computer science, programming and computational thinking. There is however some ongoing disagreement over the appropriateness of using technology with our youngest learners in schools and early childhood settings. For some, use of technology in early childhood is seen as wholly wrong and contributing to a toxic and damaging environment whereas, for others, it supports the development of early skills, providing new ways of communicating and representing ideas. This chapter explores these ideas and makes suggestions about technology in education for our youngest learners.
