Beanstalk Issue 10 (Jan - Mar 2016)
In this issue of Beanstalk, hear from our EC professionals, parents and the Media Development Authority (MDA) about the appropriate use of digital media and technology with young children! We also introduce ECDA's schemes for keeping pre-schools services affordable, as well as the SPARK Certification and ECDA Fellows for raising quality of the early childhood sector!
Contents
- COVER STORY - Tech T(h)inkers
- IN THE NEWS - A Boost for Students; Partners in Early Childhood Care & Education
- GIVING KUDOS - Bright SPARK
- MY TEACHER, MY SCHOOL - Open Minds; The Great Outdoors
- INNOVATION & RESEARCH - Let's Talk Heritage; Show-and-Tell, with a Twist
- EC LANDSCAPE - Inspiring Leaders
- THRIVE - Growing Up Digital; Inside Story; A Mug of Cake; Movie Magic
- ASK THE EXPERTS - Q&A
- LIFESTYLE - The Digital Edge
- MAILBAG - We've Got Mail
- FUN TIMES - Unscramble the Robot
- EDITOR'S NOTE - Working Together for our Children
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