Setting expectations for the use of digital technologies

The use of digital technologies requires a considered approach. In this Illustration, Mel, a kindergarten teacher, explains how she effectively integrates digital technologies into her program. Mel demonstrates a practical approach to introduce young learners to using a shared iPad, setting clear and shared expectations that help to manage the children's behaviour. 

A note on terminology: The Australian Professional Standards of Teachers use the term ‘Information and Communications Technologies’ (ICT). In early childhood learning environments, the preferred term is ‘the use of digital technologies’, to sit in line with the Early Years Learning Framework V2.0, 2022 (EYLF). 

This illustration was produced through a partnership between the Victorian Institute of Teaching and the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership. 

Clarendon Children's Centre is an inner city long day care centre and kindergarten situated in South Melbourne. In this kindergarten classroom, there are three early childhood teachers. The children come from a variety of backgrounds and the teachers focus on the children's voice playing an important role in the classroom. The kindergarten room serves 17 children daily, two of whom have a hearing disability.