Tablets. Smart speakers. Video calls. AI toys. For today's children, it's just everyday life.

They tap and swipe like pros. Then a robot puppy turns up at news time. A parent asks where their child's photos are stored. And one question won't go away:

Are we shaping how children use technology, or is it shaping them?

Using a device is not the same as using it well. Children still need educators to guide them towards technology that supports play, friendships and wellbeing.

This session unpacks the newly revised ECA Statement on Young Children and Digital Technologies and shows what play-based digital practice looks like in real services, from photos and devices to AI.

What you'll take away

• A clear grasp of the latest guidance to share with your team and families
• Practical ideas for digital play that is active, creative and social
• Confidence to make ethical calls about photos, devices and AI
• A simple framework for knowing when technology adds value, and when it doesn't