The main purpose of this paper is to conduct empirical research on the effectiveness of
application of a metaverse in maker education. While the control group of students …

Era in which we live is known and referred as digital age. In this age technology is rapidly
changed and developed. In light of these technological advances in 21st century, schools …

In this paper, we advocate a reconceptualisation of early learning in the 21st century in the
form of multimodal lifeworlds. We review the research literature on the role of new …

The aim of the study reported in this paper was to identify the value that makerspaces can
have in early childhood education (ECE). Drawing on data from research on makerspaces in …

This article takes as its starting point a recognition of play as meaning-making, and the
playground as a rich and dynamic 'meaning-makerspace'where children draw moment-to …

This study investigates the sociomaterial movements of student engagement in a school's
makerspace. Here, we understand sociomaterial movements as emergent and relational …

From the first touch on a screen to dynamic conversations facilitated by AI, the boundaries of
what is possible in early learning are continuously expanding (Ahmet, 2022; Berson et al …

Children are finding novel ways to express their passions and priorities through innovative
uses of digital communication tools. This collection investigates and critiques the dynamism …

Discussion As could be expected, like the earlier work on information creation, the new
studies featured in this special issue have affinities with general trends in information …

Increasingly, educational policies and curricula recommend that young children experience
STEM learning opportunities within Early Childhood (EC) settings. Despite greater demands …