{"id":983,"date":"2024-01-26T07:24:27","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T07:24:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happykids.lv\/?p=983"},"modified":"2024-02-08T08:18:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T08:18:27","slug":"conference-on-meaningful-technology-use-in-preschools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happykids.lv\/en\/news\/conference-on-meaningful-technology-use-in-preschools\/","title":{"rendered":"Conference on Meaningful Technology Use in Preschools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On February 15th, starting at 10:00, an international conference “Digital Literacy in Preschool” will take place, where experts from Latvia, Lithuania, and Norway will share their experiences on how to create modern and engaging digital learning content for children, assisting in content acquisition already in preschool. Everyone interested is invited to follow the conference on the Facebook page HappyKids.lv or on the platform delfi.lv.
<\/strong> The organizers of the conference emphasize that it is intended not only for educators, preschool directors, prospective teachers, and representatives of municipal education authorities but for anyone interested in the field of education, especially preschool education. Conference participants will provide insights into foreign practices and innovative solutions on how to ensure exciting play and a creative learning process, aligned with competency-based education. Additionally, they will discuss promoting behaviour change, such as waste sorting, reducing food waste, etc.
Among the conference speakers will be both educator and father of five, Hans Jacob Sundby from Norway, who leads the \u201cDibber\u201d preschool network (known as \u201cCreaKids\u201d in Latvia) in 10 countries worldwide. He emphasizes the importance of preschool in every child\u2019s development. Also, innovation expert Assad Abbas will explain the advantages of integrating technology into the educational process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Speaking about the integration of technology into the educational process, it is essential to recognize that children who are currently in preschool, primary school, or secondary school were born into a world with technology. These so-called digital natives often acquire technology skills faster than the skills of walking or talking. To engage these children in a high-quality learning process, technology plays a crucial role, helping to visualize (create projections) and better understand almost every subject. It is important to note that digital learning does not imply increased device usage \u2013 this is something we also aim to clarify in the conference,” explains the conference organizer, Daina K\u0101ji\u0146a, the head of the preschool “CreaKids.”
While there is widespread discussion globally about the negative impact of technology on academic performance at various age levels, the conference aims to highlight the meaningful use of technology. This means not just spending time with devices individually but engaging in group work, collective projects, and similar activities. Thoughtfully utilizing technology can promote physical activity, practical engagement, and creativity.
To follow the conference online, no prior registration or participation fee is required. More information about the conference program and speakers is available on the website www.happykids.lv. The conference is part of the Erasmus+ project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Digital literacy in preschool”
CONFERENCE PROGRAM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10:00 Opening of the conference<\/strong>, The Minister of Education and Science Anda \u010cak\u0161a
10:15 The importance of preschool in a child’s life<\/strong>, Co-Founder and Owner of “Dibber” Hans Jacob Sundby
10:45 Distance learning in preschool<\/strong>, Lithuanian preschool “Gintarelis” teachers Ugn\u0117 Marija Lukosevic and Agn\u0117 Drau\u010dikait\u0117
11:10 Notice every child in preschool<\/strong>, Preschool education expert, and project lead in Norway Yvonne Lindstad
11:35 Children’s safety on the Internet<\/strong>, LMT Product Owner Otto \u0136enga
12:00 \u2013 13:00 Conference Break
13:00 Digital sandbox research<\/strong>, Innovation expert Assad Abbas
13:30 How to protect your digital home<\/strong>, Founder of the Digital Security Center Elviss Strazdi\u0146\u0161
13:55 Artificial intelligence<\/strong> \u2013 teachers assistant, Visionary & Owner at Ketes m\u0101ja, researcher, Ph.D. Evija Mir\u0137e
14:20 Digital learning tools in everyday life<\/strong> – presentation of examples, Preschool “CreaKids” teachers Sintija J\u0101kobsone, L\u012bga Kr\u016bmi\u0146a
14:50 Conclusion of the conference<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional information:
Marta Mackevi\u010da
SIA \u201cMiltton Latvia\u201d
+371 20393183
marta.mackevica@miltton.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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