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there are a variety of ways to implement effective classroom practices involving technology and interactive media. As preschoolers are immersed in the use of technology at home—with their parents on their phones, siblings on their tablets, and watching others use the computer—they are curious about the technologies around them. From a young age, they are encouraged to communicate using a variety of expressions; whether it is through coloring, painting, creative movement, singing or talking, children look to the world of possibilities to be creative. Digital technology is another outlet for learning and creativity, and with its inherent use throughout homes in the U.S., children are learning to explore touchscreens and other forms of interactive media. Educational daycares are utilizing digital technologies to explore e-books, watch educational videos, and explore places and things that children may not see within their own environment (videos about visiting Continued on next page > MILLCREEK ❘ FALL 2018 43