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JustSaying - real stories about everyday life and social change
Technology and Early Learning: Supporting Children in a Digital World
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How should we use technology with young children — and what impact does it really have on learning?
In this episode, Margaret speaks with Max Wainewright, an experienced educator and creator of award-winning educational software, about the role of technology in early years settings.
Drawing on years of experience developing tools for children and teachers, Max shares how technology can support creativity, engagement, and learning when used in the right way. Together, they explore how digital tools have evolved, the challenges faced by educators, and how to strike the right balance between technology and traditional play.
👉 A thoughtful conversation for teachers, parents, and anyone interested in early years education and the role of technology in children’s lives.
Max Wainewright has written dozens of educational books and software titles for children. His programs and websites have won a number of awards including BETT, ERA and Practical Pre-School Gold Awards.
Max has led projects and created products for many companies and organisations including LEGO, Discovery Education, 2Simple (Max was a co-founder), The London Grid for Learning, Ladybird, OUP, Espresso and Hachette. He has worked as a school board Educational Technology Advisor and run teaching projects for the Ofsted. Max currently teaches Coding part-time in a London primary school.
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