Presentation act 9.2
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The document discusses using technology to support cognitive development in young children. It recommends creating technology centers with devices like computers, tablets, and interactive media. These tools can be used to make learning fun by allowing activities like recording observations with digital cameras, solving simple puzzles and quizzes, and interactive videos. The document emphasizes integrating developmentally appropriate technological tools into daily lessons and assessing children's cognitive development using technology.
Presentation act 9.2
- 1. Cognitive skills Child development Technology Presented by: Stephanie Rajkumar Cognitive Development And Technology.
- 2. 85% 0f a child’s brain development occurs before the age of five.
- 3. Create technological learning centers equipped with computers, iPads, tablets, DVDs, VCRs etc. Use DAP interactive media and resources to supplement classroom activities and lessons. Use simple technological jargon when communicating with children. Technology as a tool to support cognitive development in young children Allow the use of technological equipment and resources to make learning interesting and fun. For example digital cameras, video recorders, interactive educational programs.
- 4. Teachers can use digital cameras and video recorders to record daily observations. Problem-solving simple quizzes or worksheets. Interactive puzzles One to one correspondence (matching) Technology as a tool to assess cognitive development.
- 5. Integrate technological devices into daily activities and lessons. Use of assistive technology to make learning inclusive. MY TECHNOLOGICALLY- BASED CLASSROOM I would… Make use of online stories, interactive puzzles, interactive videos and other creative technological tools capable of making learning interesting and engaging.
- 6. STEPS TO INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM Design learning centers with technological tools (computers, tablets etc). Ensure equal access, opportunity and participation amongst children. Use developmentally appropriate educational software. Use developmentally appropriate websites. Educate the children on computer usage and introduce them to technological tools. Educate the group about the uses and misuses of technology (digital citizenship and digital behaviour). Integrate technological tools into the curriculum.
- 7. Summary of technological choices. Technology and all associated devices make learning interesting and engaging. It is developmentally appropriate and should be integrated into the Early Childhood Education curriculum as early as possible. It affords young children with knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for them to bec0me competent digital users. As an Early Childhood educator I would make use of computers, touch screen devices, digital cameras and also interactive media resources to support children’s cognitive development.
- 8. References Wardle, F. (2008). The Role of Technology in Early Childhood Programs. Retrieved www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view...