The topic of technology for early childhood is a controversial one. What do we know about the role technology can or should play in children’s early learning? How can early childhood educators guide families in understanding whether and how to use technology with their children? This session will approach this topic from an equity perspective, focusing on these issues as related to supporting under-served children and families. Speakers will be: Maria O. Alvarez, Vice President, Common Sense Latino Mark Bailey, Professor & Director of the Child Learning and Development Center, Pacific University Ximena Dominguez, Director of Early STEM Research, Digital Promise Michelle Sioson Hyman, Deputy Director, Center for Early Learning at Silicon Valley Community Foundation
