2. What does research say about technology in
ECE?
Using Technology in schools is somewhat of a
controversial topic.
Some believe that using technology is detrimental to the
students learning. Others disagree and believe that if
facilitated correctly, technology can be beneficial to the
learning process.
Research suggests appropriate and effective uses of
technology in early learning
Also, provides guidance in selecting the tools and creating the
environment essential for successful technology use.
Source: http://www.netc.org/earlyconnections/byrequest.html
3. What does research say about technology in
ECE?
Properly used, computers and software can serve as
catalysts for social interaction and conversations
related to children's work.
A classroom set up to encourage interaction and the
appropriate use of the technology will increase, not impair,
language and literacy development
Strategies to build socialization into computer use include placing
two seats in front of the computer to encourage children to work
together, placing computers close to each other to facilitate
sharing ideas, and locating computers in a central spot to invite
other children to participate in the activity.
Source: http://www.netc.org/earlyconnections/byrequest.html
4. What does research say about technology in
ECE?
Some of the benefits from making an electronic
slideshow of a class book are as follows:
Looking at photos reinforces the learning and allows children
to revisit the activity.
Dictation their words helps children develop an understanding
of how spoken language connects to print.
Technology allows children to respond and represent learning
in individual ways, and provides a window on their thinking.
Source: http://www.netc.org/earlyconnections/pub/brochure.pdf
5. What does research say about technology in
ECE?
Some of the benefits of exploring with digital tools
are as follows:
Experiential learning encourages student
involvement, enhances understanding, and is effective with a
wide rang of learners (including English language learners).
Oral language skills are the basis of literacy. Hands-on
activities create opportunities for conversation and learning
new vocabulary in context as children talk while they work.
Source: http://www.netc.org/earlyconnections/pub/brochure.pdf
6. What does research say about technology in
ECE?
Some of the benefits from making and displaying
graphs using a graphing program or spreadsheet on
the computer are as follows:
Children learn through experience that collecting and
organizing information allows them to ask and answer
questions
Visual representations of data help children to understand
information in a new way.
Source: http://www.netc.org/earlyconnections/pub/brochure.pdf
7. Using Technology in the ECE classroom
Using Digital Cameras (film or video):
You can record your students’ activities while they are working
on classroom projects, during performances and special
events.
Then you can have the children tell a story about the pictures you
take of them and write captions for the photos.
You can turn the photos into a PowerPoint presentation shown to
the class on what they have done, or you can print off the photos
and have the students make a little photo album.
Photos taken can show the parents what the students have been
doing in school, and what they have been learning.
8. Using Digital Cameras in ECE
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9. Using Technology in the ECE classroom
There are a number of websites that offer
activities/games that help the students learn certain
concepts.
You can find activities online that help teach concepts in any
field whether it be literacy, science, math, history etc.
Some of the websites are the following:
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/kindergarten_links.htm
http://www.starfall.com/
http://www.gigglepoetry.com/poemcategories.aspx
10. Using Technology in the ECE classroom
For example, if you want to help a student who is
struggling in Math to learn the concept of fractions
you can use the following website:
http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/Fabulou
sFractions/page4.htm
This website game helps kids visualize the concept of how
fractions work and can help them learn and understand them.
11. Using Online Games and Activities in ECE
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12. Using Online Games and Activities in ECE
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