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Media & Technology in Early Childhood

Benefits, Challenges, and Best Practices

Educators for Peaceful Classrooms and Communities, the leading peace training organization for educators, offers this limited-time free workshop!

Saturday, October 4, 2025, 9:00AM to 10:30AM PDT

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Presentation Available in Spanish

Using Zoom’s Language Interpretation feature, our workshop will be presented in both English and Spanish. Participants can choose their language choice once logged into the meeting. Simultaneous translation services generously provided by Orange County Child Care Association.

About the Workshop

This presentation explores the role of media and technology in early childhood, highlighting both its potential harm and benefits for children aged 0 to 12.

We will address concerns that educators and families experience and strategies for supporting the children. Practical strategies and evidence-based guidelines will be shared to help educators make informed decisions about media use in their classrooms and in the home.

What We Will Cover

Understand the developmental impacts of various types of media on young children.
Recognize potential negative effects of media exposure. Learn how to respond to children’s behaviors and emotions.
Identify best practices for integrating positive uses of media and technology in early childhood settings to enhance learning.
Develop practical strategies to engage families in conversations about healthy media habits.

Meet the Presenters

Wilma Gold, MSW

PRESENTER
Wilma has her BA from Pacific Oaks College and her MSW from Yeshiva University. She has directed parent co-ops, state-funded, faith based, private-for-profit, and not-for-profit programs for infants through school age children. Wilma sits on the CAEYC Professional Development Committee.
Marcia Stein

PRESENTER
Marcia Stein was head Teacher/Director, then Executive Director of a childcare center for school aged children for 18 years. She served on the Santa Cruz County Human Care Alliance and the County Human Services Commission.
Anabell Garcia

PRESENTER
Anabell is an infant and toddler educator and owner of Ready Play and Learn Child Care in Southern California. She serves on the board for Orange County Child Care Association and is the Chair of the Orange County Association for the Education of Young Children Family Child Care Committee.