Technologies for Children is a comprehensive guide to teaching design
and digital technologies to children from birth to 12 years. Aligned
with the Early Years Learning Framework and the Australian Curriculum:
Technologies, this book provides practical ideas for teaching infants,
toddlers, pre-schoolers and primary-aged children. The third edition
includes expanded content on teaching digital technologies, with a new
chapter on computational thinking. Key topics covered include food and
fibre production, engineering principles and systems, and computational
thinking. The content goes beyond discussing the curriculum to consider
technology pedagogies, planning, assessment and evaluation. Case studies
drawn from Australian primary classrooms and early childhood centres
demonstrate the transition from theory to practice. Each chapter is
supported by pedagogical reflections, research activities and
spotlights, as well as extensive online student resources. Written by
Marilyn Fleer, this book presents innovative, engaging and
student-centred approaches to integrating technologies in the classroom.