USING DIGITAL TOOLS WITH GENERATIVE AITO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN STUDENT SELF-REGULATIONWHEN LEARNING PROGRAMMING

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, children encounter unprecedented opportunities for learning, creativity, and connection, but also face challenges and risks that demand careful and informed navigation.As children increasingly engage with online environments, it is imperative to empower healthcare professionals, teachers and parents with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently support children in managing risks safely and effectively.Amid this complexity, the enduring power of movement and physical activity remains a vital cornerstone of healthy child development.This talk highlights potential negative consequences of digital engagement and underscores the importance of nurturing movement as a universal language through which children explore, learn, and grow.In an age dominated by digital noise, physical activity offers children essential opportunities to develop cognitive, emotional, and social skills in an engaging, natural, and holistic manner.Prioritising physical activity and skill-building through movement goes far beyond enhancing physical strength, it develops intelligence, courage, kindness, and self-confidence.These qualities enable children to process experiences, build resilience, and cultivate a grounded sense of self, all of which are critical not only for success offline but also for navigating the digital world with awareness and safety.This presentation will highlight the need to integrate movement and physical activity into contemporary strategies aimed at supporting children's holistic development in the digital age.By embracing both digital literacy and the irreplaceable benefits of active play, we can equip children to thrive as well-rounded, empowered individuals prepared to meet the challenges and possibilities of our interconnected world.