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Biographical Details
Dr Jo Bird completed her PhD investigating children’s use of digital technologies in imaginative play. Currently, her research projects include exploring play-based coding for preschool children, the Early Childhood Defence Program that will provide online modules for parents and educators to support children from military families, play in primary schools and exploring early childhood placements. Her interests and teaching includes children’s use of digital technologies, supporting educators to provide technologies in their programs and children’s play.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctorate
Masters
Bachelor, Early Childhood Studies
Research Interests
- Early Childhood
- Digital technology
- Education
- Play-based Learning
Approved to Supervise
- Approved PhD/HDR supervisor
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Informal Assessment of Preschool Children’s Concepts of Zero
Cohrssen, C., Fielding, J. & Bird, J., 31 Mar 2025, In: Early Childhood Education Journal. 53, 3, p. 891-902Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Between nature kindergartens and Forest School: Forging pathways for nature play in Australia’s ECE sector
England, A., Bird, J., Elliott, S. & Rogers, M., 15 Sept 2024, In: Issues in Educational Research. 34, 3, p. 953-973Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access9 Citations (Scopus) -
Harnessing children’s interest in digital technologies for sustainability learning
Bird, J. & Pearson, M., 5 Jan 2024, Young Children and the Environment. Davis, J. & Elliott, S. (eds.). 3rd edition ed. United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, p. 189-209Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Revision/New Edition
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Outdoor learning across the early years in Australia: Inconsistencies, challenges, and recommendations
Frances, L., Quinn, F., Elliott, S. & Bird, J., 31 Dec 2024, In: The Australian Educational Researcher. 51, 5, p. 2141-2159Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access11 Citations (Scopus) -
Rethinking content design for Small 3cp Units
Bugden, L., Bird, J. & Mok, A., 23 Nov 2024, Navigating the Terrain: Emerging Frontiers in Learning Spaces, Pedagogies, and Technologies. Melbourne: University of Melbourne, p. 147-148Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Open Access
Projects
- 1 Finished
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Action Research project into Early Childhood Program Management Training conducted by Program Managers and Monitors with members of the Ministry of Education, Bhutan
Brooks, M. (UNE Lead Investigator), Betlem, E. (Co-Investigator), Bird, J. (Co-Investigator), Burgess, S. (Co-Investigator), Wolodko, B. (Co-Investigator), McDermott, J. (Partner Investigator), Motley, S. (Partner Investigator) & Shultz, J. (Partner Investigator)
17/03/19 → 29/03/19
Project: Grant