Early Connections provides resources and information on the appropriate and effective use of technology with young children. Early Connections provides a basic understanding of young children s learning development, then connects technology to those essential learning skills. The primary focus is on how and when technology best fits into the learning of young children. Children learn through social interaction with adults and other children. Their learning reflects a recurring cycle that begins in awareness and moves to exploration, inquiry, and finally utilization.
Children learn through play.
Human development and learning are characterized by individual variation. Each child has a unique range of abilities and needs, and the variety of developmental stages in any group of children is likely to be broad. When considering what is appropriate in a particular situation, keep in mind this range and use the children themselves as guides to what will be successful and effective. The Early Connections site is organized according to the settings where educators and care providers work with young children. Parents are invited to explore areas of interest to their families.