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The Integration of the Internet of Toys in Early Childhood Education: A Platform for Multi-Layered Interactions

Authors :
Kewalramani, Sarika
Palaiologou, Ioanna
Arnott, Lorna
Dardanou, Maria
Source :
European Early Childhood Education Research Journal. 2020 28(2):197-213.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

This paper presents findings from an on-going international study of early childhood educators' and children's use of new digital technologies, such as the Internet of Toys (IoToys) and the pedagogic interactions which occur when these artefacts are integrated into classrooms. Based on qualitative methodology, data have been collected in four countries: Australia, Norway, Scotland and England. Data collection includes observations of interactions with IoToys (written and video), multimedia messages (digital images, videos), short written reflections and consultations with the children. Findings across all countries show that IoToys offers a platform for interactions to become multidirectional, multidimensional and multimodal. Examining the interactions in the ecology of the playroom, this study calls for pedagogy involving IoToys to provide a platform for children's rich symbiotic explorations, creativity, collaboration and problem solving.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1350-293X
Volume :
28
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
European Early Childhood Education Research Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1248602
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/1350293X.2020.1735738