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Emerging TechnologiesIn Preschool Education
an overview of educationaltechnology available to early
childhood students
Computer Software Programs
• There are many software programs that have been developed to target early childhood development.
• Listed below are some popular options:• Sesame Street First Steps• Jump Start Preschool Programs• Adventure Workshop• Reader Rabbit
Web Sites for Preschool Kids
• Below are websites geared for development in the early years and kindergarten readiness:
• Kiddyhouse.com• Starfall.com• Everythingpreschool.com• Apples4theteacher.com• Funschool.kaboose.com• Sproutonline.com
Tag Reading Systems
• The Tag Reading System by LeapFrog is an optical pen that can read to children aloud from specially designed story books.
• The children are able to follow the words on the page and the pen will read to them.
• You can also touch the pictures within the book and it will label the pictures.
• This is an excellent tool for emerging reading skills.
BeeBots
• Bee Bots are a programmable robot for preschool children.
• Children learn pre-math skills such as sequencing, estimation, problem-solving, graphing skills and number awareness.
• Bee Bots come in a variety of color and are made with a sturdy, child-friendly design
Leapsters
• A handheld educational video game for early childhood aged children
• Games can be purchased to target specific ages of children from preschool through age 8
• Children can practice school-readiness skills and hand-eye coordination as they play
LeapPad Learning Books
• LeapPad Learning books teach fundamental reading skills to young children in a way that keeps the child’s interest.
• LeapPad books teach vocabulary, music, math, science, and reading skills.
• Use of magic pen that follows along in the story.
Ipod Touch
• Ipod touch can be loaded with preschool learning applications.
• Many preschool applications are free at the iTunes store
• Applications are available for reading, vocabulary, math, science, visual motor coordination, and more.
• Can be used with children as young as two years old with adult supervision.
Flip Camcorders
• The ease of use of the Flip Camcorder makes this video-making technology perfect for children in the early childhood years.
• The one push button allows children to control video footage.
• Flip Camcorders allow classrooms to make videos within their curriculum.
Digital Cameras
• The uses of a digital camera in an early childhood classroom are endless.
• Cameras can be used to make real-life sequencing cards, puzzles, and flash cards.
• Cameras can build self-concept by utilizing classroom children in families throughout the classroom.
• Digital cameras can document a child’s experiences and development through pictures of art, drawings, block building, and social interactions.
• The use of digital cameras in an early childhood classroom is only limited by the teacher’s amount of creativity.
eBooks
• Recently, eBooks have been marketed to gear towards young children.
• Some manufactures of children’s eBooks include TumbleBooks, RippleReader, Vtech, and Apple (iPod and iPad).
• eBooks are available through websites, or through eBook readers that are similar to a Kindle (adult eBook reader).
Presentation presented by:Cecelia Courter
Emerging TechnologyOverview of technology
available in early childhoodDr. Pownell
October 11, 2010