TECHNOLOGY IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMSUPPORTING PRESCHOOL LEARNERS

JANET TAYLOR

TECHNOLOGY FOR PRESCHOOLERS IS

•Fascinating

•Developmentally appropriate

•One of many tools available to teachers

TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED LEARNING IS:

•Engaging

•Motivating

•Used for assessment

•Can differentiate instruction

TECHNOLOGY CAN BE USED TO SUPPORT LEARNING.

Be sure to

• Incorporate play

• Incorporate learner centered activities

The goal of technology in the preschool classroom is not

•To enhance computer skills

•For earlier acquisition of academic goals

EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY

•SmartBoards

• iPads

•Tablets

•Digital cameras

•Projection Devices

•Desktop computers

TECHNOLOGY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EDUCATORS OF PRESCHOOLERS:

• Use in a way that encourages social interaction

• Use only when necessary

• Use multiple technologies

• High quality professional development a necessity

Source: http://www.chicagometroaeyc.org/recommendations-for-technology-use-with-

young-children

Special needs students can

benefit greatly from

technology.

Technology must be more

than just visually entertaining.

It must create opportunities for creative

problem solving.

References

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