Digital Technology in the Early Years: A Threat or a Possibility?

About the webinar

Join us as we discuss the key technologies that children interact with, media education and what kind of skills children need to be able to navigate online environments. We will also share ideas on how to utilize digital technologies in early childhood education settings and share practical activity ideas about how to implement it.

Riina is a HEI Schools pedagogical manager and she has worked in kindergartens in both Helsinki and London. She graduated from the University of Jyväskylä with a master’s of arts. Since then, she has been keen to develop her knowledge about the use of digital technology in early childhood education settings.

Inka Kiuru is media education expert from Mannerheim League for Child Welfare. Inka graduated from Tampere University, where she studied media education. She loves to talk about media education as a part of participation and every child's right.

Minna Äikäs is a preschool teacher who graduated from Helsinki University. She is multimedia enthusiast who loves to try new ways of learning and teaching. It usually has something to do with digital education!