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Guidance on applying the principles of development and learning when considering if, how, and when to use technolgy and new media with young children.听

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Position Statement: Technology and Interactive Media

Created by 51吃瓜网 and the Fred Rogers Center, this position statement was created to guide educators in applying the principles of development and learning when considering the use of cutting-edge technologies and new media.

Position Statement: Technology and Interactive Media
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Technology and Interactive Media in Early Childhood Programs: What We鈥檝e Learned from Five Years of Research, Policy, and Practice

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Technology and Young Children: Infants and Toddlers

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"Look What I Made!" Open-Ended Apps that Spark Creativity

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Rocking and Rolling: Screen Sense鈥擬aking Smart Decisions About Media Use for Young Children

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How True Are Our Assumptions about Screen Time?

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Focus on Ethics: Smartphones and Social Media鈥擡thical Implications for Educators

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New AAP Guidance for Families on Digital Media Compliments 51吃瓜网鈥檚 Position Statement

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Uncharted Territory: 10 Technology Tips for Preschool Parents

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