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- 1. … for the Tech-Savvy, Technology Novices, and Everyone in Between Cool Technology Tools in Early Childhood Dr. Diane Bales University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
- 2. Where We’re Going Attitudes about technology and children What makes technology useful in early childhood? Tips for using technology in early childhood Cautions and challenges with technology Cool tech tools and web resources
- 3. Four Uses of Technology in ECE Teacher planning and collaboration Communication with families Direct teaching with children Hands-on discovery learning
- 4. The Web in Today’s World
- 5. Web 2.0 The web is no longer just a source of static information. Users expect to contribute to content. Content changes much more quickly. Collected knowledge How do we know what to trust? Image from www.learnit2.com/tutorial%20018/index.html
- 6. The World is Changing… Technology is a part of our society. Children born today will be “ digital natives. ” Children see adults using technology. “ Web 2.0 ” has changed our ways of understanding the world.
- 7. Attitudes about Technology in Early Childhood Technology = change
- 8. The “Technology Question” Is Changing The “old” question : Should young children use computers and other technology? The “new” question : When and how should young children be introduced to technology? How early is too early? What’s developmentally appropriate in Preschool? Early elementary? Later elementary?
- 9. Technology in ECE? Benefits Authentic way to explore new topics Chance to create Way to share creations and receive feedback Supports critical thinking Chance to work together Challenges Passive activity Unequal access to tech tools Can be overused Safety concerns for children online Easy access to inappropriate content
- 10. All Tech Tools are Not Alike! Effective technology tools for children Child-directed and child-controlled Focused on authentic discovery learning Ineffective technologies Teacher-directed demonstrations Repetitive programs Focused on drill and practice of a specific skill Many programs for children are developmentally inappropriate!
- 11. Problems with “ Drill and Kill ” Requires quick reaction time No chance for creativity No way out Increases frustration Reduces problem solving Decreases children’s motivation to use computers
- 12. A “Drill and Kill” Example
- 13. Technology in ECE should be… Developmentally appropriate Used only when it’s the best tool Available as just another learning material Used for exploration and discovery A chance for collaborative learning Available to all children Adult-monitored!
- 14. Some Types of Technology Digital cameras Music players (iPods and others) Tablet computers (iPads and others) Digital microscopes Digital whiteboards Smart toys
- 15. Tech Example: The ProScope Digital USB microscope Hand-held and portable Child-safe Can be used to examine almost anything Images saved as digital photos or videos Costs about $250
- 16. The ProScope
- 17. Creative Uses of Technology Webcams and online conversations
- 18. Creative Uses of Technology Create a digital alphabet! Image from www.alphabetphotography.ca
- 19. Creative Tech Ideas Here’s a sample of what you can do with Comic Life in about 5 minutes! Comic Life Software package Quick way to share photos in a meaningful way Relatively inexpensive ($29.95) www.plasq.com
- 20. Cool Tools on the Web Photo Sharing
- 21. Cool Tools on the Web Storybook Creation
- 22. Cool Tools on the Web Blogs
- 23. Cool Tools on the Web Home Page Setup (3 X 3 Links)
- 24. Cool Tools on the Web Animating Drawings Animated Slideshows from Photos Creating Artwork from Photos
- 25. Wordle
- 26. Cool Tools on the Web Collaborative Document Creation
- 27. Cool Tools on the Web Image Sharing and Commenting
- 28. Cool Tools on the Web Social Bookmarking Bookmark collection Accessible from any computer Can be shared with others Communication tools Commenting on links Highlights and sticky notes Discussion topic threads
- 29. What About Babies and Toddlers? AAP Recommendation: No screen time for children under age 2 Is all “screen time” alike? Active vs. Passive Child-controlled tools? The iPad example
- 30. Keeping Children Safer Online Always review websites thoroughly Watch for similar addresses! Set limits on children’s online access Supervise carefully Teach children “safe surfing”
- 31. Questions? Ideas? Dr. Diane Bales Cooperative Extension The University of Georgia [email_address]