The document discusses using iPads to support hands-on investigation by preschoolers. It describes a study where preschoolers used iPads for activities like drawing, taking photos on field trips, playing educational games, and researching questions. Teachers observed that children quickly learned to navigate the iPads and found that introducing them for purposes beyond games was more challenging. The study aims to have children use iPads for hands-on science with microscopes, solving problems, and communicating findings. It provides suggestions for how early childhood educators can start integrating technology.
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Using Technology for Hands-on Exploration - GAYC 2011
1. Using Technology Tools to Support
Preschoolers' Hands‐on
Investigation
Diane Bales, Cooperative Extension
Phillip Baumgarner, Child Development Lab
Child and Family Development
The University of Georgia
2. Where We’re Going Today
• Technology and the early childhood field
• Benefits and challenges of technology in
ECE
• Tips for using technology with young
children
• Cautions and challenges with technology
• Our project: Using iPads as Preschool
Research Tools
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9. The “Computer Question” Is
Changing
• The “old” question: Should young children use
computers?
• The “new” question: When and how should young
children be introduced to technology?
• Competing recommendations
• AAP: “No screen time for children under age 2”
• NAEYC: “…technology and interactive media are learning
tools that, when used in intentional and developmentally
appropriate ways and in conjunction with other
traditional tools and materials, can support the
development and learning of young children.”
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10. Technology Itself Is Changing
Quickly
Images from www.apple.com
• 2010: Introduction of the iPad
• A “Game Changer” for ECE?
• Babies using iPads?
• What do you think?
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11. Technology with Children:
Benefits
• Familiar tool; part of child’s world
• Authentic way to explore new topics
• Chance to create
• Way to share creations and receive
feedback
• Supports critical thinking
• Chance to work together
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12. Technology with Children:
Challenges
• Can be a passive activity
• Sometimes overused
• Developmentally inappropriate uses
• Unequal access to tech tools
• Safety concerns for children online
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14. Keeping Children Safer Online
• Always review websites thoroughly
• Watch for similar addresses!
• Set limits on children’s online access
• Supervise carefully
• Teach children “safe surfing”
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15. Technology for young 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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17. What We’ve Done So Far
• Collaborative use of iPads
• Initial exploration
• Drawing
• Photos
• Playing games
• Monkey Preschool Lunchbox
• Water Slide
• Field trip photos
• Researching classroom questions
• Small group comparison activity
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20. Initial Exploration of Tools
• Two girls using an open‐ended painting app
• Example of cooperative learning
• Shared language
• Memory of skills learned earlier
• Challenges explaining how they did something
Image from www.apple.com
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21. Field Trip Photos
Photos taken by children using ipad.
Due to size and weight, the camera
app is a cooperative activity.
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22. Researching Classroom Questions
Teachers record research
questions
Children are encouraged to make inquiries
for research.
Ipads are used to gather information.
Teachers attempt to make use of
visual literacy whenever possible.
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26. Future Plans
• More hands‐on science investigation (iPads + microscopes)
• Tool to solve intellectual problems
• Communication tool to share findings/activities (Face Time,
blogging, VoiceThread, etc.)
• Document children’s growth in iPad use
• Changes in complex language
• Ease of navigating tool
• Peer teaching and modeling
• Teacher scaffolding of children’s learning
• Gender differences
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27. The ProScope HR Mobile
• Digital microscope
• Hand-held and wireless
• Child-safe image from bodelin.com
• Can be used to examine almost
anything
• Images synched to iPad as digital
photos or videos
• Costs about $250
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30. How You Can Get Started Using
Technology with Children
• Start out slowly!
• Use free online resources
• Capitalize on parents’ interest in technology
• Build technology into your budget
• Apple volume discounts
• Apple computer recycling
• Investigate community resources and donors
• Small grants for technology
• Check out http://www.squidoo.com/ipad‐grants
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