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Integrating Technology to support children’s Cognitive

Development

By: Yolanda CharlesStudent’s ID# - 313101567

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Technology can be used to make learning fun and support children’s learning from and an early age.

Let us all enjoy it!!!

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What is TechnologyTechnology can be defined as any tool that can be used to help promote human/student learning. Such as tablets, smart boards, video cameras, speakers, projectors and computers.

Technology is us to accomplished different task in our daily lives.

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Cognitive Development

According to California Department of Education (2016) cognitive development refers to the process of growth and change in intellectual/mental abilities such as thinking, reasoning, and understanding.

Parents, teachers and caregivers play an important role in supporting the cognitive development of children in their care.

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The Role of Technology on Cognitive Development

Technology when used as a tool has many benefits on children’s cognitive development.

It saves time and energy because children has easily available information at their disposal.It help children learn at their best since they can work at their own paced.It is more fun and engaging which drives higher achievement.Students will be able to compete with others in more advanced and developed countries.

How to Integrate Technology to Support Young Children’s Cognitive Development at Home and School

Teachers and parents can integrate technology in the classroom when delivering lessons or teaching children since it can improve their level of academic achievement. Properly integrating technology means to use technology to support instruction (Gray et. al. 2011).

Technology can be integrated through:

Ensuring that children have access to different types of technology so they can utilize on a daily basic including the internet for directed and independent learning.

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•Use developmentally appropriate multimedia resources (e.g., interactive books, educational software to support learning.

•Using technology such as computers for consistent and frequent reinforcement of topics learn or taught (Parette, Hourcade, & Heiple, 2000).

•Allowing children to play fun games on devices to help them learn different content areas.


Providing different reading programs to support and help them learn to read

through repetition. Children will develop their reading comprehension skills

and acquire a love for reading.

Working in groups while using technology is essential in helping children

learn from each other as they work like a team.

Allowing them to do home assignment on the computer.

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Giving students simple projects to complete to encourage further use of technology.Allow them to create a class or a home web page where they can share information and received information from their peers.

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Technology has a unique advantage in helping children in the 21st century all over the world develop their cognitive skills. Children are very curious by nature who love exploring the world around them.

Technology has an advantage because it is fun and excited which will motivate and encourage them to stay focus and on task for longer period of time rather than listening to their teachers or parents explain concepts.

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ReferencesBullard, J. (2014). How the use of technology enhances children's development. Retrieved from http://www.education.com/reference/article/technology-enhance-children-development/ California Department of Education. (2016). Cognitive development domain. Retrieved from http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/itf09cogdev.asp

Department of Education and Science. (2008). ICT in schools: Promoting the quality of learning. Retrieved from https://www.education.ie/en/Publications/Inspection-Reports-Publications/Evaluation-Reports-Guidelines/ICT-in-Schools-Inspectorate-Evaluation-Studies.pdf Gray, T., Pacuilla, H., Overton, C., & Brann, A. (2010). Unleashing the power of innovation for assistive technology. National Center for Technology Innovation. Retrieved from http://www.nationaltechcenter. org/index.php/2009/12/11/rpt-innovation-for-assistive-technology/.

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http://www.education.com/reference/article/technology-enhance-children-



https://www.education.ie/en/Publications/Inspection-Reports-Publications/Evaluation-Reports-Guidelines/ICT-in-Schools-Inspectorate-Evaluation-Studies.pdf

