11 Ways to Plan when Integrating Technology in Early Childhood Education

11 Preschool Technology Lesson plans that simplify tech integration in early childhood education

When educators search for preschool technology lesson plans, they often find cookie-cutter downloads that offer little more than novelty. What’s missing? The practical, flexible guidance that supports real integration of technology in the preschool classroom—not just surface-level exposure.

 

Inside the ICT in Education Teacher Academy, we understand that technology in early childhood education must be more than digital gimmicks—it should support learning goals, develop ICT capability, and be embedded within your everyday teaching.

 

Here are 11 real lesson plans from our membership that demonstrate what true technology integration looks like—and how our members take these even further through the workbook, success path, and educator community.

 

1. Outdoor Digital Storytelling with Nature Sounds

🎙️ Combine outdoor exploration with audio recording to create digital stories.
Children capture natural sounds like rustling leaves or birdsong using tablets or smartphones. They then use apps like Book Creator or iMovie to create narrated digital stories.

Technology integration: Sound becomes a storytelling tool, fostering both digital literacy and creative expression.As a member: The workbook guides you to reflect on multimodal literacy skills, while the community shares extension ideas like integrating poetry or movement.
EYLF links: 4.5, 5.3, 5.5
→ [Lesson: Outdoor Digital Storytelling]

 

 

 

2. Learning About Computers: Hands-On ICT Exploration

🖥️ Children explore real computer parts through hands-on digital tasks.
They learn to use a mouse, keyboard, and basic software to draw pictures or type their names—developing both coordination and curiosity.

Technology integration: Introduces digital hardware as part of everyday learning.As a member: Use the success path to progress from simple recognition to purposeful use, and share your adaptations with peers.
EYLF links: 3.2, 4.4, 5.4
→ [Lesson: Learning About Computers]

 

 

 

3. QR Code Nature Hunt

🔍 Scan to discover!
Children go on an outdoor scavenger hunt, scanning QR codes to access facts, sounds, or images related to nature.

 

Technology integration: Uses mobile devices to promote inquiry, digital navigation, and environmental awareness.
As a member: The workbook provides differentiation suggestions, and members share how they create their own QR hunts.
EYLF links: 1.4, 2.4, 5.2, 5.3
→ [Lesson: QR Code Nature Hunt]

 

 

 

4. Bee Bot School Bus Simulation

🚌 Coding meets imaginative play.
Children program Bee Bots to act as school buses, navigating a street circuit to pick up “students.”

Technology integration: Embeds coding in pretend play.
As a member: You’ll access community-generated maps and get reflection prompts on coding progress via the workbook.
EYLF links: 4.4, 4.5, 5.5
→ [Lesson: Bee Bot School Bus]

 

 

 

5. Drawing with Programmable Toys

🎨 Use Bee Bots to draw abstract art.
Markers are attached to Bee Bots, and children program them to create lines and patterns.

Technology integration: Combines art, sequencing, and coding for a creative, hands-on STEM experience.
As a member: Extend the lesson with music integration or digital editing tips from the community forum.
EYLF links: 4.4, 4.5, 5.5
→ [Lesson: Abstract Art with Bee Bot]

 

 

 

6. Taking Apart a Computer

🔧 Disassemble and explore real hardware.
Children examine the inside of a non-working computer tower, learning about components while engaging in inquiry-led discussion.

Technology integration: Encourages understanding of ICT systems and function.
As a member: Access support on safety protocols and extensions for reassembly or digital modelling.
EYLF links: 4.4, 4.5, 5.5
→ [Lesson: Taking Apart a Computer]

 

7. Augmented Reality (AR) Nature Exploration

🌱 Explore the natural world with digital overlays.
Using AR apps like Seek by iNaturalist, children scan leaves and insects, then document findings with images, recordings, or drawings.

Technology integration: Blends real-world discovery with digital learning tools.
As a member: Learn how to scaffold AR for different skill levels using workbook tools.
EYLF links: 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.3
→ [Lesson: Augmented Reality Outdoor Activity]

 

8. Drawing 2D Shapes with Paint 3D

🔺 Digital design meets numeracy.
Children use Paint 3D to create, edit, and label 2D shapes, reinforcing geometry concepts.

Technology integration: Develops both spatial and ICT skills.
As a member: You can scale this activity up across stages using our “Scaling Your Lesson Plan” workbook guide.
EYLF links: 5.3, 5.4, 5.5
→ [Lesson: Creating Images with 2D Shapes

 

 

 

9. Coding in Nature with Programmable Toys

🌳 Navigate nature-based challenges using Bee Bots.
Children use directional coding to move through a maze of leaves and twigs, learning sequencing and spatial reasoning.

Technology integration: Coding becomes part of an outdoor learning adventure.
As a member: The workbook offers prompts to track children’s problem-solving strategies across time.
EYLF links: 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.3
→ [Lesson: Coding with Nature]

 

 

 

10. Adventure Problem-Solving with Digital Games

🎮 Structured gameplay builds real thinking skills.
Children use a carefully selected digital adventure game (e.g., “Darryl the Dragon”) to solve puzzles, plan, and test strategies.

Technology integration: Games are used as intentional learning tools, not digital distractions.
As a member: You’ll get guidance on game selection, learning extensions, and how to document evidence using our reflection logs.
EYLF links: 4.2, 4.4, 5.5
→ [Lesson: Adventure Game Problem-Solving]

 

 

 

 

11. Sorting Animals with Digital Tools

🐾 Use digital images and software to sort, categorize, and learn about animals.
Children sort pets and wild animals using an interactive program like a word processor or slideshow app. They upload photos—either found online or taken with family—then sort them into digital categories like “Fur,” “Feathers,” “Scales,” or “Pets vs. Wild.”

Technology integration: Combines early science understanding with digital file handling, visual categorization, and creative presentation.
As a member: You’ll get a step-by-step breakdown in the lesson plan, plus ideas for extending the activity using your classroom’s tech setup. The workbook provides reflection prompts for evaluating ICT skill progression, and the community shares creative variations (e.g., using voice recordings or creating animal fact books).
EYLF links: 1.3, 5.5
→ [Lesson: Sorting Animals]

Going Beyond the Lesson Plan

Each of these lessons includes:
✔ EYLF learning outcomes
✔ Differentiation options
✔ Extension activities
✔ Suggestions for adapting to your context
✔ Workbook guidance to help you reflect, adapt, and track your progress
✔ Access to a professional educator community for shared learning

Unlike other resources, these lesson plans don’t stop at the activity. They are designed to grow with you. As you move through the membership success path—from Adoption to Transformation—you’ll learn how to use, adapt, and eventually lead your own integrated technology learning experiences.

Conclusion: It’s Time to Move Beyond Just Downloading Lesson Plans

You want to feel confident in integrating technology in the preschool classroom—but that takes more than a printable activity sheet. It takes a community, a structure, and a plan.

Inside the ICT in Education Teacher Academy, you get all three.

Ready to take your technology integration to the next level?
👉 Join the membership today and experience lesson plans that truly make a difference.

 

 

 

 

 

Where to Start with Technology Integration in Early Childhood Education: The Membership Success Path Explained

You’ve got preschool technology lesson plans—but how do you make them truly work in your classroom?

Why Lesson Plans Alone Aren’t Enough

If you’ve ever downloaded a preschool technology lesson plan, tried it once, and then wondered:

• “How do I adjust this for my children?”

• “Is this actually helping with learning?”

• “Am I doing this the right way?”

…then you’re not alone. Many early childhood educators face the same challenge.

 

The truth is—lesson plans are just the starting point.

 

Real technology integration in early childhood education happens when you know how to:
✔ Adapt the activity to your context
✔ Reflect on what worked and what didn’t
✔ Build confidence in using new tools
✔ Move beyond “using tech” to embedding it in your teaching practice

 

That’s exactly why the ICT in Education Teacher Academy doesn’t stop at giving you activities. It gives you a success path that shows you how to plan, apply, and grow your skills—no matter where you’re starting.

 

 

 

 

 

What Is the Membership Success Path?

Think of it as your personal learning journey for integrating technology in the preschool classroom.

You start wherever you are—whether you’re just trying to get a lesson going on the iPad or already using Bee Bots with confidence—and grow step by step through 4 stages:

 

 

✅ 1. Adoption – Getting Started with Technology in the Classroom

“I need support using technology in my lessons.”

Here, you’ll:

• Watch foundational videos like What is technology integration?

• Choose a done-for-you preschool technology lesson plan

• Learn how to implement it using the classroom ICT audit and reflective workbook tools

• Get guidance on safe, responsible use of technology in early learning settings

💡 Best part? You don’t need to figure it out alone—use the Wisdom Tool to search for member ideas or ask for help in the forum.

 

 

✨ 2. Adaption – Modifying Lessons for Your Children’s Needs

“I’ve used a plan—now I want to make it fit better.”

This is where many educators really start to thrive. In this stage, you’ll:

• Learn best practices for integrating technology in the classroom by modifying plans for different age groups, abilities, or environments

• Use the Critical Reflection section of the workbook to evaluate your implementation

• Explore lessons like:

  • 🐝 Drawing with Bee Bots → Add music for sensory learners

  • 🌱 QR Code Nature Hunt → Modify for rainy days or indoor environments

• Post your adaptations in the community to get feedback

💡 You’ll begin to feel like you’re not just using technology—you’re integrating it purposefully.

 

 

 

💡 3. Infusion – Embedding Technology into Multiple Areas of Learning

“I’m integrating technology across my curriculum.”

At this point, you’ll:

• Combine preschool technology ideas with literacy, numeracy, science, and creative arts

• Use the workbook to explore cross-curricular planning

• Take lessons like:

  • 🎙 Outdoor Digital Storytelling

  • 🔤 Animated Alphabet & Phonics Activities
    And link them to real-world observations, group work, and formative assessment

• Begin building your own bank of customized lesson plans inside the membership

💡 Technology becomes a natural part of how your preschool classroom functions—not a separate activity.

 

 

 

🚀 4. Transformation – Leading with Confidence and Innovation

“I’m confident, creative, and ready to support others.”

Transformation means:

• You’re not just teaching with technology—you’re using it to create new learning opportunities

• You’re mentoring colleagues, sharing in the membership community, and even contributing your own lesson plans or resources

• You feel confident using tools like:

  • Augmented Reality

  • Coding apps

  • Digital portfolios and journals

• You reflect deeply using the TPACK radar chart and explore leadership goals through workbook prompts

💡 At this stage, your teaching practice is innovative, reflective, and highly connected to best practices in technology integration in early childhood education.

 

 

 

 

What Makes the Membership Unique for Technology Integration?

Unlike typical PD sessions or online downloads, the ICT in Education Teacher Academy is:
✔ A practical toolbox of EYLF-aligned preschool technology lesson plans
✔ A structured professional journey, not just a course
✔ A reflection-based workbook that grows with you
✔ A community of educators who share ideas and real experiences
✔ A place where technology and pedagogy come together to support your everyday teaching

 

 

 

 

Start Wherever You Are—And Grow With Purpose

Whether you’re:

• Still unsure about how to use technology with confidence

• Looking for lesson plans with technology integration that are age-appropriate and effective

• Or ready to scale your practice with best practices for integrating technology in the classroom

…the membership gives you the guidance, structure, and support to do it all.

 

Are you ready to move from just using tech to integrating it meaningfully in your classroom?

👉 Start your success path today—join the ICT in Education Teacher Academy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best practices for Integrating Technology in Early Childhood Education through Purposeful Planning

If You’re Unsure How to Start Integrating Technology in the Classroom—You’re Not Alone

Whether you’ve tried a few digital activities or are just beginning to explore technology in early childhood education, it can be hard to know:

• Am I doing this in a developmentally appropriate way?

• Does this activity connect to learning outcomes?

• What should I plan next—and how do I reflect on what worked?

 

These are questions many early childhood educators are asking.

 

The good news? You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need a clear structure and some support along the way.

 

This is where the ICT in Education Teacher Academy can help.

 

Inside the membership, educators use a unique planning workbook that provides simple tools, reflective prompts, and a clear learning journey for integrating technology into their teaching. But more importantly, it gives you a way to build confidence with every lesson you try.

 

 

Why Planning for Technology Integration Requires More Than Just Good Ideas

It’s one thing to find a creative preschool technology idea online.
It’s another thing entirely to:

• Adapt it for your classroom

• Align it with EYLF learning outcomes

• Reflect on its effectiveness

• Know how to build on it

That’s why the most important part of your planning process isn’t the activity itself—it’s how you use it.

The following five strategies are helping early childhood educators plan with more purpose and confidence when integrating technology in the classroom.

 

 

 

1. Use Planning Templates That Are Built for Early Childhood

Trying to squeeze a tech activity into a generic lesson plan format often doesn’t work.

Inside the ICT in Education Teacher Academy, educators use ECE-specific templates that are tailored to planning with digital tools. These templates help you:

• Identify the learning focus and digital tools

• Connect the experience to EYLF learning outcomes

• Document the role of the educator and the children

• Consider digital safety, differentiation, and accessibility

You can use these templates to plan new lessons—or rework existing ones to make them more intentional.

 

 

 

2. Focus on Integration, Not Just Use

A key distinction in effective teaching strategies for preschoolers is whether technology is simply being used—or actually integrated.

Integrated technology means it’s:

• Supporting learning outcomes

• Enhancing—not replacing—play and inquiry

• Embedded across the curriculum (not a one-off add-on)

In the membership workbook, teachers reflect on questions like:
"Did this technology support or distract from the learning experience?"
"What role did I play as the educator in guiding this activity?"

These reflections help you ensure your use of technology is always connected to your goals—not just the tools.

 

 

 

3. Adapt Lessons to Fit Your Learners and Your Context

Every preschool classroom is different.

That’s why effective technology integration isn’t about following rigid steps. It’s about knowing how to adapt an idea for your learners, your resources, and your teaching style.

Inside the membership, educators use a guide called “Scaling Your Lesson Plan” to explore how one activity can evolve:

• Start with a simple trial

• Adjust for different abilities

• Extend across subject areas

• Create opportunities for child-led learning

When you learn to scale a single idea, you turn one lesson into a whole learning journey.

 

 

 

4. Reflect to Improve Your Practice

Integrating technology isn’t about getting it perfect on the first go.

It’s about learning as you teach.

That’s why one of the most powerful tools in the membership is a set of critical reflection prompts. These help you:

• Think about what worked and what didn’t

• Make notes for improvement

• Record your observations

• Feel more confident planning next time

Over time, these reflections form a professional record of your thinking—and support you in achieving your professional goals.

 

 

 

 

5. Set Meaningful Goals That Help You Grow

If you’ve ever been stuck trying to define professional goals that feel relevant, you’re not alone.

Inside the workbook, educators can set personalised goals aligned with both the EYLF and the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST). These might include:

• “Try one new ICT-integrated lesson per week.”

• “Build confidence using digital documentation tools.”

• “Collaborate with colleagues to co-design a digital project.”

Having a space to plan, track, and reflect on these goals makes your growth visible—and more achievable.

 

 

 

What Makes This Approach Different?

You’re not just downloading activities.
You’re not left to figure things out alone.

When you become a member, you join a space designed to:

• Give you ready-to-use, EYLF-aligned preschool technology lesson plans

• Support your planning with templates and strategies that make sense

• Guide your growth through a clear learning journey (Adoption → Transformation)

• Help you reflect and adapt without the overwhelm

• Connect you to other early childhood educators who understand your context

 

 

 

 

You Don’t Need to Be a Tech Expert to Plan with Confidence

You just need a way to integrate technology with purpose—and support that meets you where you are.

That’s exactly what this membership is for.
Not to tell you what to do, but to give you the tools, ideas, and guidance to make it your own.

 

 

 

 

🎯 Are You Ready to Feel More Confident Planning Technology-Rich Lessons?

If you’ve been wondering how to integrate technology in your early childhood classroom in a way that’s intentional, achievable, and backed by EYLF—this is your next step.

👉 Join the ICT in Education Teacher Academy and gain the tools, support, and guidance to teach with confidence.

 

 

 

 

 

 

What It Really Looks Like to Integrate Technology in ECE – 11 Real Classroom Case Studies

 

Case Study 1: Programming Nature Paths with Bee-Bots

Context & Pain Point: An educator wanted to introduce simple coding in a way that supported both outdoor play and nature exploration.

The Activity: Children collected natural items to build obstacle courses, then programmed Bee-Bots to navigate through them. They discussed directions, turns, and sequencing.

How the Membership Made It Possible:

• Used the Lesson Planning Template (Workbook p. 114) to link the activity to EYLF outcomes (e.g., Outcome 4.1 & 4.4)

• Tracked engagement using the Observation Guide (Workbook p. 101)

• Community feedback helped improve layout ideas for the path

• Moved from Adoption to Adaptation on the Success Path

Outcomes: Children showed stronger verbal sequencing and increased collaboration. The educator began planning more ICT-based outdoor lessons.

Your Turn: How could you bring programmable toys outside in your own setting?

 

 

Case Study 3: Augmented Reality in the Garden

Context & Pain Point: The educator wanted to elevate observation skills using digital tools.

The Activity: Children used the Seek AR app to scan leaves and flowers, learning their names and characteristics.

Membership Support:

• Reflected using the Technological Pedagogical Knowledge workbook prompts

• Linked outcomes with Workbook p. 66: "Technology supports children’s inquiry"

• Shared reflections in the Community Forum

• Moved through Infusion stage

Outcomes: Children applied digital identification skills during free play. The educator became more confident planning open-ended digital inquiry.

Your Turn: Could AR help your children better connect with their environment?

 

 

 

Case Study 4: Digital Nature Walk & Photography

Context & Pain Point: The educator wanted to introduce purposeful tablet use.

The Activity: Children took photos of textures, colours, and patterns in nature. They later created digital posters.

Membership Support:

• Used the Workbook Planning Template to guide goals and materials

• Used EYLF Observation Guide to record use of descriptive language

• Reflected in the Members’ Library post about image use ethics

• Stage: Adoption

Outcomes: Children began initiating digital photography independently. The educator used the reflection to improve documentation for portfolios.

Your Turn: How can you give children real purpose behind using digital cameras?

 

 

 

Case Study 5: Learning About Computers Through Play

Context & Pain Point: The educator needed a way to introduce hardware to children with limited digital experience.

The Activity: Children explored real devices and matched digital icons with physical components using a drawing app.

Membership Support:

• Used ICT Differentiation Table to plan supports for mixed ability

• Applied Workbook action step: "Introduce and name key ICT elements"

• Reached Adoption milestone

Outcomes: Children used new vocabulary in free play ("This is the mouse!"). The educator felt confident introducing technology-rich vocabulary.

Your Turn: Could naming parts of a computer become a playful routine in your room?

 

 

 

Case Study 6: Digital Puppet Theatre

Context & Pain Point: A teacher wanted to support emotional literacy while integrating ICT.

The Activity: Children created characters and recorded puppet shows using a tablet. They shared videos in group time.

Membership Support:

• Used Digital Storytelling Planning Prompt (Workbook p. 73)

• Reflected on engagement using community feedback

• Documented EYLF 5.1 and 3.1

• Progressed from Adaptation to Infusion

Outcomes: Children became more expressive with emotion words. The educator received family feedback praising the digital updates.

Your Turn: Could a digital puppet show help your children explore storytelling?

 

 

 

Case Study 7: Stop-Motion Weather Animation

Context & Pain Point: The educator was seeking ways to connect science with creativity.

The Activity: Using clay and tablets, children created animated weather stories using a stop-motion app.

Membership Support:

• Used the Creative Technologies Reflection Prompts in the workbook

• Shared clay model templates with other members

• Connected to EYLF Outcome 4.3

• Stage: Infusion

Outcomes: Children began discussing cloud types and weather systems beyond the activity. The educator was invited to lead a tech workshop for colleagues.

Your Turn: What weather stories could your children animate?

 

 

 

Case Study 8: Sorting Pets with Technology

Context & Pain Point: A preschool teacher needed a way to teach sorting and classification using tech.

The Activity: Children used family photos to create digital pet charts using Word.

Membership Support:

• Applied EYLF 5.5 using workbook outcomes table

• Used planning template to include child voice

• Community helped adapt activity for non-verbal learners

• Stage: Adoption

Outcomes: Children led discussions during sorting. Educator developed a follow-up plan involving animal care websites.

Your Turn: What categories could your children create with digital photos?

 

 

 

Case Study 9: Digital Sound Safari

Context & Pain Point: The educator wanted to build listening skills through technology.

The Activity: Children recorded sounds on a digital walk and linked them to feelings.

Membership Support:

• Used Workbook Critical Reflection Section (p. 182)

• Member shared clips in the community for feedback on extending the activity

• Tracked engagement against TPACK growth chart

• Stage: Adaptation

Outcomes: Children gained vocabulary for both sound and emotion. Educator built stronger assessment documentation.

Your Turn: How could sound exploration spark discussion in your classroom?

Case Study 10: Creating Digital Self-Portraits

Context & Pain Point: Educator wanted to introduce digital drawing while supporting identity learning.

The Activity: Children used a drawing app to create self-portraits. They chose colours, added text, and shared them.

Membership Support:

• Reflected using Visual Literacy Prompt in workbook

• Posted variations in the Members' Library

• Progressed through Adoption → Adaptation

Outcomes: Children became more confident discussing skin tone and facial features. Educator added a digital identity wall.

Your Turn: Could digital portraits help your children see themselves in new ways?

 

 

 

Case Study 11: Book Creator Weather Reports

Context & Pain Point: A teacher wanted to bring digital literacy into a class weather unit.

The Activity: Children created weather reports using images, text, and voice recordings in Book Creator.

Membership Support:

• Used Workbook's Cross-Curricular Planning Section

• EYLF links to 4.4, 5.3

• Reflected with team using workbook pages

• Stage: Infusion

Outcomes: Children independently narrated and revised their books. Families praised their growth in communication.

Your Turn: How might digital publishing open new literacy doors for your learners?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What’s Holding You Back from Integrating Technology - 

Let’s Break It Down Together

 

Are You Still Unsure About Using Technology in Your Preschool Classroom?

You’re not alone. I speak to early childhood educators every week who tell me they want to use technology but feel stuck when it comes to actually getting started.

They often ask:

• "What if I don’t have the right equipment or apps?"

• "How do I make sure it’s aligned with EYLF?"

• "What if it doesn’t work—or I can’t answer the children’s questions?"

These are real concerns. And they’re valid.

But here’s the truth: you don’t need to be a tech expert to get started. What you need is a path, a plan, and support as you go.

That’s exactly what the ICT in Education Teacher Academy provides.

 

 

 

Why Technology Integration Often Feels Overwhelming

Let’s be honest: most educators didn’t receive formal training in technology integration. Especially not in a way that fits a preschool context.

Here’s what I often see:

• Educators trying to figure it out alone, without peer feedback or planning support

• Lesson plans being used in isolation, without understanding how to adapt them or assess impact

• Uncertainty around what effective technology use actually looks like in early childhood education

If this sounds familiar, you’re not failing. You’re missing a system that supports your teaching strategies, your reflection, and your professional goals.

 

 

 

The Good News? You Don’t Need to Have It All Figured Out.

The ICT in Education Teacher Academy was designed for you – the educator who wants to try but doesn’t want to get it wrong.

When you become a member, you get:

• Done-for-you preschool technology lesson plans aligned with EYLF

• A Success Path that helps you grow from "just trying tech" to confidently planning integrated digital activities

• A workbook that guides you in lesson planning, reflection, documentation, and goal setting

• A private community where you can ask questions and share what worked

You can start at the Adoption stage with something simple, like using a drawing app for digital self-portraits. Then, when you’re ready, you can adapt that lesson, integrate it across learning areas, and even lead your own ideas.

The point is: you don’t have to do it all at once. You just have to start.

 

 

 

The Benefits of ICT in Early Childhood Education Start Small—Then Grow

Maybe you’re thinking, "How does one digital lesson really make a difference?"

Here’s how:

• One photo activity builds confidence with cameras

• One Bee Bot coding lesson introduces problem-solving and spatial awareness

• One QR code walk creates curiosity about nature and early research skills

And most importantly: one moment of success builds your confidence to try the next step.

That’s what our members tell us. That’s what the Success Path tracks. And that’s why this isn’t just a resource hub—it’s a growth journey.

 

 

 

 

You’re the Kind of Educator Who Cares—That’s Why You’re Here

If you’ve read this far, it means you want to do this well. You want to plan with intention. You want to use technology as a teaching tool, not a gimmick. You want to support your children with experiences that matter.

And I want you to know: you can.

You just need a space that’s built to support you—from planning to practice to reflection.

 

 

 

Let’s Take the First Step Together

You don’t need to overhaul your program. You don’t need to buy new tech. You don’t even need to be confident yet.

You just need:

• A starting place

• A path to follow

• A supportive community to walk it with you

That’s what you’ll find inside the ICT in Education Teacher Academy.

So if you’re ready to stop second-guessing and start integrating technology in your preschool classroom with clarity and confidence...

👉 Join the membership today.

You’re exactly where you need to be.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What Teaching Strategies Work Best for Integrating Technology in ECE?

Many educators ask: How do I use technology in a way that enhances learning rather than just keeping children entertained?

 

Effective Teaching Strategies for Preschoolers Using ICT

Integrating technology into early childhood education requires intentional and evidence-based teaching strategies that align with young learners' developmental needs. Here are effective approaches to consider:​

 

1. Intentional Teaching

Intentional teaching involves educators being purposeful in their decisions and actions, building on children's strengths, interests, and needs. This strategy extends children's thinking and fosters deep understanding through both emergent and planned experiences. By embracing intentional teaching, educators can effectively integrate technology to enrich learning outcomes. ​

 

2. Explicit Instruction

Explicit teaching strategies involve clear, direct teaching of concepts, often through demonstration and guided practice. In the context of technology integration, this means educators explicitly show children how to use digital tools, fostering ICT capability from an early age. ​

 

3. Modeling Appropriate Use

Children learn by observing adults. Educators should model respectful and purposeful technology use, demonstrating how digital tools can enhance learning and creativity. This sets a positive example and establishes clear expectations for technology use in the classroom. ​

 

4. Mini-Lessons Prior to Activities

Introducing technology through focused mini-lessons before the main activity helps children understand the tools and their purposes, reducing distractions and enhancing participation. This preparatory step ensures that technology is used meaningfully during learning activities. ​

 

5. Scaffolding

Providing support structures helps children progress in their understanding and use of technology. As their competence grows, educators gradually remove these supports, promoting independence and confidence in using digital tools.

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6. Project-Based Learning

Engaging children in projects that incorporate technology fosters collaboration, problem-solving, and real-world application of skills. For example, creating a digital story or conducting simple research using age-appropriate software can make learning more interactive and meaningful.

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7. Differentiation

Recognizing that children have diverse learning styles and paces, technology can be used to tailor educational experiences. Interactive apps and programs allow for customization, ensuring that each child's unique needs are met, thereby enhancing engagement and learning outcomes.​

By implementing these strategies, educators can create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where technology serves as a catalyst for exploration, creativity, and foundational skill development in early childhood education.

 

💡 How the Membership Helps:

• The ICT in Education Teacher Academy provides structured lesson plans, guiding educators through how to introduce, modify, and assess technology use in early learning.

 

Instead of struggling with how to integrate technology, members receive clear strategies and structured lesson plans that they can adapt to their classrooms.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Key to Successful Technology Integration in ECE? Ongoing Professional Learning That Actually Fits Your Practice

Why Professional Learning, Not Just Resources, Drives Real Change

If you’ve been following our recent blogs, you’ve explored how to:

• Start integrating technology in the preschool classroom with intention

• Use real lesson plans aligned with EYLF to support learning

• Learn from fellow educators' success stories

• Overcome hesitation and start small

 

But there’s one thing that ties it all together:

Ongoing, practical professional development is the foundation of successful technology integration in early childhood education.

 

The research supports this. According to the document Recognising the Potential of ICT in Early Childhood Education:

"Professional learning is the single most important factor in ensuring that early childhood educators feel confident, capable, and motivated to integrate ICT effectively into their everyday practice."

 

That’s why the ICT in Education Teacher Academy isn’t just a PD session or a one-off workshop.

 

It’s a professional growth journey.

 

 

The Membership Isn’t Just CPD. It’s a Learning Path That Grows With You.

What makes the Teacher Academy different?

We don’t just hand you digital lesson plans and send you off on your own.

We walk with you.

You get:

• A Success Path that starts at Adoption and grows to Transformation

• A Workbook that supports your planning, reflection, and evidence for professional goals

• A Community to ask questions, get feedback, and explore new ideas

• A Library of EYLF-linked lesson plans for real-world integration

You get CPD that’s embedded in what you do every day—not stacked on top of it.

And because it’s flexible and self-paced, it grows with you as your needs, confidence, and interests evolve.

 

 

Why CPD Is the Missing Link in Most Tech Integration Approaches

Here’s what I see in many early learning environments:

• A few apps are downloaded but never used meaningfully

• A smartboard sits unused because no one feels confident designing for it

• An educator tries one digital activity, but has no framework for what to do next

It’s not because they don’t care. It’s because they haven’t had the support to keep learning.

CPD gives you:

• The knowledge to select purposeful tools

• The confidence to experiment, adapt, and reflect

• The long-term mindset to use technology as part of learning—not as an add-on

And when CPD is ongoing, relevant, and aligned with your curriculum? That’s when true technology integration happens.

 

 

Inside the Membership, You’re Not Just Accessing Resources—You’re Building Expertise

Every lesson plan you download leads you to:

• Link it with EYLF outcomes

• Reflect using prompts and guides

• Observe children’s responses and plan next steps

• Share and get input from others doing the same

And all of this is captured in your workbook. So when you need to show professional evidence for certification or team planning? It’s already done—because you’ve lived it.

That’s what makes this CPD real. That’s what makes it stick.

 

Ready to Make Professional Learning Part of Your Everyday Teaching?

If you’re tired of searching for strategies on your own—or attending workshops that don’t translate into real practice—this is your invitation.

Join the ICT in Education Teacher Academy and start building the confidence, strategies, and support to bring technology into your classroom in ways that are meaningful, sustainable, and backed by your own growth.

So, what would it feel like to finally have a clear path for integrating technology into your everyday teaching practice—with support every step of the way?