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- 1. Digital and DAP: What ECE Faculty, Administrators and Trainers Need to Know to Help Teachers Use Technology Karen Nemeth, Ed.M. Fran Simon, M.Ed. #ECEtech December 12, 2012 1
- 2. About us Karen Nemeth, Ed.M. Fran Simon, M.Ed.
- 3. Based on…
- 4. Presented to… •25% Faculty •25% PD providers or consultants •25% Early/primary programs Administrators •10% Tech coordinators •A smattering of researchers, policy Designed for the intended audience.
- 5. Agenda Foundation: Guidance NAEYC Position Statement DAP and common sense Practical Considerations Tools Evaluation Decisions Implications for teaching teachers Practical solutions Ideas Resources
- 6. Do your classes look like this? -OR- Do they look like this? Are you prepared to prepare teachers?
- 7. It is not about the technology. This is about teaching teachers to be intentional and DAP in a digital World. © Fran Simon Copyright, 2012 7
- 8. Early educators do not have to use technology Your job is to offer guidance to help teachers make decisions about if, how, and when to use it, and… Copyright, Simon and Nemeth 8
- 9. If they do decide to use tech-- Your task is to prepare teachers to align it with DAP For all To To For Using a In domains support connect ongoing PD variety various and their with and of tools settings content work families networking
- 10. Poll Where does technology fit in your teacher education efforts? © Fran Simon Copyright, 2012 10
- 11. Poll Your concerns about technology? © Fran Simon Copyright, 2012 11
- 12. Foundation © Copyright, 2012 Simon and Nemeth 12
- 13. NAEYC/FRC Joint Position Statement on Technology in ECE CLASSROOMS http://www.naeyc.org/content/technology-and-young-children 13 Copyright, Simon and Nemeth
- 14. Poll What do you know about the NAEYC /Fred Rogers Center Position Statement on Technology in ECE? © Fran Simon Copyright, 2012 14
- 15. Technology should enhance, not replace •creative play •exploration •physical activity •outdoor experiences •conversation, and •social interactions
- 16. This is not rocket science It is developmentally appropriate practice…applied to concepts and practices using technology.
- 17. A Tech tool is: Just another material in the ECE toolkit.
- 18. Time limits: Guidelines and expectations must be based on variables like age, objectives, and type of interaction. Copyright, Simon and Nemeth 18
- 19. How Much Time? Recommendations from Digital Decisions Copyright, Simon and Nemeth. All rights 19 reserved.
- 20. Investments in technology tools are wasted without investments in professional development and research. Copyright, Simon and Nemeth 20
- 21. Practical Considerations for teacher educators © Copyright, 2012 Simon and Nemeth 21
- 22. “Preservice and professional development should include in-depth, hands-on technology experiences, ongoing support, and access to the latest technology and interactive media.”
- 23. New Research and Reports: Giving our Children a Fighting Chance: Poverty, Literacy and the Development of Information Capital S. Neuman & D. Celano http://www.amazon.com/Giving-Our-Children-Fighting-Chance/dp/0807753580/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354599882&sr=1- 1&keywords=susan+neuman Pioneering Literacy in the Digital Wild West: Empowering Parents and Educators By Lisa Guernsey, Michael Levine, Cynthia Chiong and Maggie Severns http:// http://gradelevelreading.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/GLR_TechnologyGuide_final.pdf Copyright, Simon and Nemeth 23
- 24. N = 685 384 teachers 156 administrators Use technology
- 26. Interactive white boards Laptops iPads, tablets, and Smartphones Multitouch tables
- 27. Intentional • Plan technology use as just another option like books, crayons, blocks etc. • Examine the learning objectives and make choices that fit the curriculum • Consider balance for each child and the group
- 28. Decisions about using technology: Basic pedagogical decisions • What are the objectives? • Does it extend other activities? 1 • Is it interactive? • Is the interaction meaningful? • Does it fit in with the project/study? • What is the teacher’s role? • Is this tool the best tool for the purpose?
- 29. Decisions about using technology: Balance • Large group, small group, or for individual children? 2 • • • Teacher-directed or child- initiated activities? Open-ended or skill-focused? Short periods of time or deeper exploration?
- 30. From Digital Decisions 30 Copyright, Simon and Nemeth. All rights reserved http://bit.ly/commonsenseTECH
- 31. Make it as natural as possible: Put technology throughout the room Copyright, Simon and Nemeth. All rights 31 reserved.
- 32. QR Codes • “Quick-Response codes” • Similar to barcodes that can be read using cameras on mobile devices and a QR code reader • Link to websites, documents, photos, videos, or other information stored on the Internet or other network database. http://bit.ly/QRC2012
- 33. Opportunities to foster relationships with children and adults Copyright, Simon and Nemeth. All rights 33 reserved.
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- 36. Make sure adults are available to support learning Copyright, Simon and Nemeth. All rights 36 reserved.
- 37. Opportunities for Autonomy Copyright, Simon and Nemeth. All rights 37 reserved.
- 38. Integrate technology throughout choices Copyright, Simon and Nemeth. All rights reserved. 38
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- 40. Integrate technology throughout the day Copyright, Simon and Nemeth. All rights reserved. 40
- 41. Integrate technology throughout special events Copyright, Simon and Nemeth. All rights 41 reserved.
- 43. Integrate technology when children go home Copyright, Simon and Nemeth. All rights 43 reserved.
- 46. Set up internal & external support networks http://bit.ly/ECEtechResources Copyright, Simon and Nemeth. All rights 46
- 47. ECE Tech Resources NAEYC/FRC Technology TEC Center at Position Statement Erikson Institute http://www.naeyc.org/content/technology-and-young-children http://teccenter.erikson.edu Fred Rogers Center for Early National Association for Learning and Children’s Media Media Literacy Education http://namle.net/ http://www.fredrogerscenter.org CommonSense Media Joan Ganz Cooney Center http://commonsensemedia.org/ http://www.joanganzcooneycenter.org Early Childhood Tech Network NAEYC Technology and Young http://ecetech.net Children Interest Forum http://www.techandyoungchildren.org Children’s Technology Review Brian Puerling http://childrenstech.com/ http://bpuerling.yolasite.com Gail Lovely: Suddenly It Clicks Early Education and Technology http://suddenlyitclicks.com/selecting-apps.php Conference http://www.eetcconference.org
- 48. “WHAT ARE THE BEST APPS?” We could tell you, but we won’t There are hundreds (and growing) of “best apps” lists and matrices to evaluate, but knowing how to evaluate is the best skill teachers can learn. Copyright, Simon and Nemeth. All rights 48 reserved.
- 49. Bad news – most Early Learning apps, Websites, and software… • have moderate entertainment • have low production value • have low educational value • are redundant • are rote/skill based according to Simon & Nemeth Copyright, Simon and Nemeth. All rights 49 reserved.
- 50. The “best” app is the one that fits: • The (planned or emergent) objectives • The (special) needs of the learner(s) • The setting And, of course, it must meet standards of quality…
- 51. Software, apps, websites designed for children Usability and instructional design Is the software: • Flashy, distracting, overwhelming or just enough appealing graphics and sounds to engage, but not distract? • Free of ads or enticements for children? • Deemed safe by trusted resources? • Easy for children to navigate independently? • Provide feedback to guide children? • Interactive with meaning or just fun?
- 52. Fran’s Formula: Balance between teacher-directed and child-initiated (Take it or leave it) 80% /20% …But, really, it depends on the formal approach or philosophy AND the curriculum being implemented
- 53. What can you do with… Cookie Doodle? MyStory? Copyright, Simon and Nemeth 53
- 54. Implications For teaching teachers © Copyright, 2012 Simon and Nemeth 54
- 55. http://bit.ly/DigilitECTeach Copyright, Simon and Nemeth 55
- 56. Top Tips for Teacher Educators If you teach a technology class or workshop Teach students/teachers: • High quality applications designed – how to use tech with for children children to create and • Research & creation consume software that may/may – to make decisions based on not be designed for DAP, common sense, and children indicators of quality • Communication tools – using examples of best practice • Give them time and reason to explore • Ensure they have the tools they need for hands-on learning Copyright, Simon and Donohue
- 57. Top Tips for Teacher Educators If you teach a methods or general education class Expect students/teachers to: • use technology to complete their coursework • complete real life assignments whenever possible • Share their knowledge Copyright, Simon and Donohue
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