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Digital technologies can be seamlessly integrated as integral components of early childhood education to enhance children's play and learning experiences, provided educators have the necessary pedagogical expertise and support to mediate these interactions. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To examine how digital technologies can be effectively integrated into early childhood education settings to enhance play, learning, and digital agency.

September 3, 2026International Journal of Early Years EducationOpen Access

Digital technologies in early childhood education: case studies of quality practice

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To examine how digital technologies can be effectively integrated into early childhood education settings to enhance play, learning, and digital agency.
Conducted three qualitative case studies within Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) settings in Australia.
Applied a postdigital theoretical perspective to analyze pedagogical practices combining digital and non-digital play elements.
High-quality early childhood practice successfully blends digital media with physical play, making technology an integral component of the learning process rather than a standalone tool.
Effective implementation relies heavily on educator pedagogical mediation, adequate resourcing, and responsive navigation of social and cultural perceptions to foster children's digital well-being.

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Qualitative study demonstrates effective digital technology integration in early childhood education settings, suggesting educator mediation enhances play, digital well-being, and agency.

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Kervin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9934ea636c6408cfa7cb1b https://doi.org/10.1080/09669760.2026.2720786

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Qualitative study demonstrates effective digital technology integration in early childhood education settings, suggesting educator mediation enhances play, digital well-being, and agency.

Digital technologies in early childhood education: case studies of quality practice

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Digital technologies in early childhood education: case studies of quality practice

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