%0 Journal Article
%T Digital technology use by and with young children: A systematic review for the Statement on Young Children and Digital Technologies
%A Ana Mantilla
%A Susan Edwards
%J Australasian Journal of Early Childhood
%@ 1839-5961
%D 2019
%R 10.1177/1836939119832744
%X This paper reports on a systematic review of the literature conducted to inform Early Childhood Australia (ECA) in the development of a national Statement on Young Children and Digital Technologies. The review examines empirical studies published between 2012 and 2017 identified through systematic screening to advise adults on appropriate digital technology use ¡®by and with¡¯ young children aged birth to eight years. Four themes are canvassed in this review: (1) healthy practices; (2) relationships; (3) pedagogy and (4) digital play. Findings from the themes suggest advice for adults working in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector about appropriate digital technology use ¡®by and with¡¯ young children
%K Early childhood education and care (ECEC)
%K young children
%K digital technology
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1836939119832744