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…for the Tech-Savvy, Technology Novices, and
Everyone in Between
Cool Technology Tools Cool Technology Tools in Early Childhoodin Early Childhood
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Where We’re GoingWhere We’re Going
Attitudes about technology 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
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Technology = change
Attitudes about Attitudes about Technology in Early Technology in Early
ChildhoodChildhood
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Technology in ECE?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
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Problems with “Problems with “Drill and Kill””
Decreases creativity Reduces problem solving Reduces children’s motivation to
use computers Increases frustration Requires quick reaction time No way out
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Four Uses of TechnologyFour Uses of Technology
1. Teacher planning and collaboration2. Communication with families3. Direct teaching with children4. Hands-on discovery learning
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The World is Changing…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.
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Web 2.0Web 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
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The Web in Today’s WorldThe Web in Today’s World
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The “Computer Question” The “Computer Question” Is ChangingIs Changing
The “old” question: Should young children use computers?
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?
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Technology for young Technology for young children should be…children 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!
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Some Types of Technology
Digital cameras Music players (ipods and others) Digital microscopes Digital whiteboards Smart toys
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Tech Example: The Tech Example: The ProScopeProScope
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
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The ProScope
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Creative Tech IdeasCreative Tech Ideas
Webcams and online conversations
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Creative Tech IdeasCreative Tech Ideas
Create a digital alphabet!
Image from www.alphabetphotography.caImage from www.alphabetphotography.ca
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Creative Tech IdeasCreative 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
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Cool Tools on the WebCool Tools on the Web
Photo Sharing
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Cool Tools on the WebCool Tools on the Web
Storybook Creation
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Cool Tools on the WebCool Tools on the Web
Blogs
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Cool Tools on the WebCool Tools on the Web
Home Page Setup (3 X 3 Links)
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Cool Tools on the WebCool Tools on the Web
Animating Drawings
Animated Slideshows from Photos
Creating Artwork from Photos
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WordleWordle
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Cool Tools on the WebCool Tools on the Web
Collaborative Document Creation
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Cool Tools on the WebCool Tools on the Web
Image Sharing and Commenting
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Cool Tools on the WebCool 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
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Keeping Children Safer Keeping Children Safer OnlineOnline
Always review websites thoroughly Watch for similar addresses! Set limits on children’s online
access Supervise carefully Teach children “safe surfing”