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TECHNOLOGY IN THE
PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM
SUPPORTING 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
Perry, B., Kneas, K. (n.d.) Using technology in the early childhood classroom.
Scholastic Early Childhood Today, Retrieved from
http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/bruceperry/using_technology.
htm
Recommendations for technology use with young children. (n.d.). Chicago Metro
Association for Young Children. Retrieved from
http://www.chicagometroaeyc.org/recommendations-for- technology-use-
with-young-children
Wang, X. C., Jaruszewicz, C., Rosen, D., Berson, I., Bailey, M., Hartle, L., Griebling,
S., Buckleitner, W., Blagojevic, B., Robinson, L. (2008). Meaningful technology
integration in early learning environments. Beyond the Journal: Young Children
on the Web, Retrieved from
http://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/200809/OnOurMinds.pdf
Wardle, F. (2007). The role of technology in early childhood program. Early
Childhood News, Retrieved from
http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_print.aspx?Art

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Technology in the Preschool Classroom

  • 1. TECHNOLOGY IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM SUPPORTING PRESCHOOL LEARNERS JANET TAYLOR
  • 2. TECHNOLOGY FOR PRESCHOOLERS IS •Fascinating •Developmentally appropriate •One of many tools available to teachers
  • 3. TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED LEARNING IS: •Engaging •Motivating •Used for assessment •Can differentiate instruction
  • 4. TECHNOLOGY CAN BE USED TO SUPPORT LEARNING. Be sure to •Incorporate play •Incorporate learner centered activities
  • 5. The goal of technology in the preschool classroom is not •To enhance computer skills •For earlier acquisition of academic goals
  • 6. EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY •SmartBoards •iPads •Tablets •Digital cameras •Projection Devices •Desktop computers
  • 7. 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
  • 8. Special needs students can benefit greatly from technology.
  • 9. Technology must be more than just visually entertaining. It must create opportunities for creative problem solving.
  • 10. References Perry, B., Kneas, K. (n.d.) Using technology in the early childhood classroom. Scholastic Early Childhood Today, Retrieved from http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/bruceperry/using_technology. htm Recommendations for technology use with young children. (n.d.). Chicago Metro Association for Young Children. Retrieved from http://www.chicagometroaeyc.org/recommendations-for- technology-use- with-young-children Wang, X. C., Jaruszewicz, C., Rosen, D., Berson, I., Bailey, M., Hartle, L., Griebling, S., Buckleitner, W., Blagojevic, B., Robinson, L. (2008). Meaningful technology integration in early learning environments. Beyond the Journal: Young Children on the Web, Retrieved from http://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/200809/OnOurMinds.pdf Wardle, F. (2007). The role of technology in early childhood program. Early Childhood News, Retrieved from http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_print.aspx?Art