Look to NAEYC for Guidance:
Look to NAEYC for Guidance NAEYC believes that in any given situation, a professional judgment by the teacher is required to determine if a specific use of technology is age appropriate, individually appropriate, and culturally appropriate. NAEYC Position Statement, 1996: http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSTECH98.PDF
Technology and Young Children: Position Statement from NAEYC (1996):
Technology and Young Children: Position Statement from NAEYC (1996) Locate computers in the classroom, rather than in a separate computer lab Integrate technology into the daily routine of classroom activity and to support subject matter integration Early childhood educators should use technology as a tool for communication and collaboration among professionals as well as a tool for teaching children.
Recommendations to NAEYC: Early Education Initiative (2010):
Recommendations to NAEYC: Early Education Initiative (2010) Consider technology as a resource for engaging children in content and less as a set of skills Explore, discuss, do – integrate technology into Teacher Education (pre-service, in-service) Ensure that technology does not replace but instead enhances the curriculum
What are some examples of instructional uses?:
What are some examples of instructional uses? Document cameras Digital photo & video cameras Web-based activities http://pbskids.org/ Online video Interactive whiteboards E-books Teacher using a document camera to teach a Math lesson
Learning Center Meets Technology:
Learning Center Meets Technology A non-example: Pinball wizard…….. When setting up your computer center: Where: traffic flow, active v. quiet areas, glare How: child-size furniture, space for 2 kids, headphones What: reference and support items When and Who can use
What else about technology?:
What else about technology? Confidentially maintain records Connecting with families Class websites, blogs, photo galleries Support professional development Online social network for first year teachers currently offered by the TRACS office at WCU