Generation alpha at the intersection of technology, play and motivation

Authors

Holly Tootell, University of WollongongFollow
Mark Freeman, University of WollongongFollow
Alison E. Freeman, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

81355

Publication Details

Tootell, H., Freeman, M. & Freeman, A. (2014). Generation alpha at the intersection of technology, play and motivation. In R. H. Sprague Jr (Eds.), 47th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) (pp. 82-90). United States: The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.

Abstract

This paper considers the intersection of technology and play through the novel approach of gamification and its application to early years education. The intrinsic connection between play and technology is becoming increasingly significant in early years education. By creating an awareness of the early years adoption of technology into guiding frameworks, and then exploring the makeup of gaming elements, this paper draws connections for guiding principles in adopting more technology-focused play opportunities for Generation Alpha.