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What works for the young learner.
By Dee Skaggs
Technology in the ECE Classroom
Technology in the classroom
encourages::
� Collaboration
� Interaction
Active Learning
� The technology allows for active learning, with students
making decisions.
Language DevelopmentChildren orally describe what they are doing while using technology, playing on the
computer encourages children to spend more time learning and more complex learning
takes place. (http://www.internet4classrooms.com)
WRITE, RECORD, AND REVISIT:
Digital records, ability to return to the experience by viewing digital photos, share memories by adding captions etc.Learning progress captured in digital photos or movies.
Easy to use
Instant Results
Fun
Digital Cameras
Children can use patterning or drawing software to practice seeing relationships and predicting what comes next in a series, helping to build a concrete
understanding of math. Many programs can be used in conjunction with building blocks, patterns in music, or math manipulatives such as pattern
blocks or tiles.
Math Skills: Patterning
Math Skills: Patterning� Children can use patterning or drawing software to
practice seeing relationships and predicting what
comes next in a series, helping to build a concrete
understanding of math. Many programs can be used in
conjunction with building blocks, patterns in music, or
math manipulatives such as pattern blocks or tiles.
School Children at Table courtesy of:
http://www.lajollalight.com/content/img/f242058/Children_sSchool1.jpg
Children and Computer Image courtesy of:
http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/Public/Editable/Themes/childrens-services/images/enjoy-achieve-
computer.jpg
Blending Bowl Image Courtesy of: http://pbskids.org/lions/games/blending.html
Digital Camera Image Courtesy of:
Immaghttp://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/09/15/ic_camera1_narrowweb__300x406,0.jpg
Train Attribute/Math Manipulative (patterns) Courtesy of:
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_271_g_1_t_4.html?open=instructions&from=topic_t_4.html
Research gathered from the article: Early Connections: Technology in Early Childhood Education
found at: http://www.netc.org/earlyconnections/kindergarten/curriculum.html
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