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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