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In your own words, write a one sentence description
for the word technology.
Tweet your answer to @thinkjose@2013TAEYC
Don’t worry, there are no wrong answers... probably.
Technology is a word that describes something
that doesn't work yet.
-Douglas Adams
Berean Christian SchoolCastillo School (Home)
Halls Middle SchoolHalls High School
Science Hill High SchoolBerry College
East Tennessee State University
Milligan CollegeMIT
University of Kentucky
New ≠ Easy
TastyTechnology
What year weretablets introduced
in classrooms?
So why should we embrace technology?
1. It’s Inevitable
2. It’s Free (or cheap)
3. It Can Make Learning Fun
So embrace technology,and lets go down with the ship!
Devices!
Touch, Portable,Motion, Ubiquitous
Languages!
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CodeAcademy.com
DuoLingo.com
KahnAcademy.com
Video, Images, & Video!
iMovie for iPad
MixBit.com
CreativeCommons.orgArchive.org
Why Video?
JoeCastillo.com
Keep up...
Techmeme.com
Mashable.com
TheVerge.com
Students!!!!!
Inspire Others To Do The Impossible +
Relax...
Take cues from your students.
Safe & Appropriate Tools
Have Fun!
Questions!?
TAEYC 2013 Tech Panel
Focus: Effective Technology Tools for Students and Teachers
Jose Castillo
Alysse Daniels Lisa Guernsey
Dr. Syb Bennett Warren Buckleitner
1. What type of phone do you have?
__iOS iPhone __Android
__Windows Phone __non-smartphone (flip phone, candy bar style phone, etc.)
__Landline
2. Are you worried or excited about the impact of digital media on children’s development?
__ I’m worried
__ I’m excited __ I’m both
__ I’m neither
3. Which description best matches your level of technology skill and comfort level in the classroom.
__ Geek - I am my own IT support.__ Early Adopter - I have the latest & so do my students.
__ Experimenter - Moderate level of interest __ Cautious - Limited but willing.
__ Low-tech - Not ready to implement.
4. Do you agree or disagree with the American Academy of Pediatrics “no screens younger than age 2” statement?
__AGREE__NOT SURE__DISAGREE
5. Have you read the NAEYC’s 2012 position statement on technology?
__Yes__No
__I didn’t know there was one
6. Which platform do you currently use in your classroom or school:
__Windows computer__Macintosh computer
__Android tablet__iOS (iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone, etc.)
__Interactive white board__Gaming Console (XBOX, PS3, Nintendo DS)
7. Which social media tool do you use most?
__Email, __Facebook,
__Twitter, __LinkedIn,
__Google Plus, __None
Did you hear about kids and digital
media?
The debate
Strengths & Weaknesses• Abstract and
symbolic
• Some apps are DAP
• Support interests
• A tool for creative representation
• Abstract and symbolic
• Untested
• Some apps are not DAP
• Can get out of balance/unhealthy
Strengths• A bridge to symbols. Symbolic, representational.
• “Hard wire” an abstract concept to your finger.
• I can find developmentally appropriate materials.
• Empowering. Reversible. Gives a sculpter an “undo”
• Support interests
• Pedagogical potential. Excellent for mastery learning with “AI” (Artificial Intellegence).
• Opportunities for creative representation
TAEYC 2013 Tech Panel
Focus: Effective Technology Tools for Students and Teachers
Jose Castillo
Alysse Daniels Lisa Guernsey
Dr. Syb Bennett Warren Buckleitner
