a debut ofdigital decisions: choosing the right technology for early childhood education
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Fran Simon, M.Ed.
Karen Nemeth, Ed.M. April 12, 2012
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But start with one step 3 © Copyright Nemeth and Simon, 2102
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10 Steps to Get Started Which is your starting point?
• Form a team
• Program assessment
• Set goals Get buy-in
• Establish policies
• Plan funding
• Plan infrastructure
• Create a wish list
• Training
• Obtain hardware
• Obtain software
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Tech in the Classroom
DAP
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New NAEYC & FRC Tech Position Statement
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Technology & Interactive Media as Tools in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8 6 © Copyright Nemeth and Simon, 2102
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The ECE Technology Bible
Click
http://www.naeyc.org/content/technology-and-young-children 7 © Copyright Nemeth and Simon, 2102
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6 Key Messages
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Technology can be an effective tool to support learning and development when used intentionally and appropriately
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To use tech intentionally, you need to know about the tool itself and the
implications for young children using that tool
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Limitations should be placed on screen time and tech use
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Tech should only be used with children younger than 2 if it supports responsive interactions between caregivers and children
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Be attentive to digital citizenship and equitable access
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Ongoing research and professional development are needed
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Best Practice in the tech-
rich program
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Teachers and directors are the gatekeepers who
stand between technology and children.
Be an educated consumer!
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Choices
Just more tools from which to choose to get the learning done! The right tools for the job. Objectives come before
the tool.
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Connect the dots- Tech and DAP
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Interactive: Make something happen 18 © Copyright Nemeth and Simon, 2102
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TV and video are not
interactive
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Follow children’s
interests and abilities 20 © Copyright Nemeth and Simon, 2102
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Foster relationships with other children and adults 21 © Copyright Nemeth and Simon, 2102
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Integrate technology throughout
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Integrate technology throughout choices 23 © Copyright Nemeth and Simon, 2102
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Integrate technology throughout
the day 24 © Copyright Nemeth and Simon, 2102
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Integrate technology throughout
special events 25 © Copyright Nemeth and Simon, 2102
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Integrate technology
when children go home 26 © Copyright Nemeth and Simon, 2102
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Planning for technology
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Shared Planning: Identify Your Team
Internal External
Teacher(s) Business Partners
Tech Staff (If possible) Community Partners • CCRR • Colleges • Libraries • Other agencies
Board Funders
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Shared Internal Action
Tech Lead 1st Point of Contact for
info
• Resource
• Role model
• Facilitator
• Collaborator
• Coach
The Director In charge of resources
and accountability
• Resource
• Role model
• Facilitator
• Supervision
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Tech budget: Allocations
½
on:
• Internet access • Software/Apps • Peripherals • Professional Development
Put aside something for maintenance/support
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Tech budget: Proportions change over the years
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MUST Invest in Professional Development, or
investments in equipment will be wasted
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Invest in software: Expensive equipment is wasted on
cheap software
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Professional Development
21% of Teachers and 27% of Directors had no technology training
Overwhelming percentage use self-help including online tutorials, colleagues and technical support
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Classroom Tech Tools
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What tools do programs have?
• 96.7% Laptops/desktops- More than ¾ confident using them
• 50% IWBs-
Only ¼ confident using them
• Only 17.9% have tablets/iPads- ~ 30% confident using them
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A Few Key Tech Tools
Internet access, web sites, software, apps
Hard
ware
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The most affordable and approachable technology tools for children Using cameras is not just for teachers! They are tools for children to use to support their experiences.
Digital Cameras
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Computers
PC Vs. Mac
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Using Computers: Does it look like this… or that?
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Interactive Whiteboards
Like a blackboard +touch screen computer!
Large screen computer
monitors with touch-screen
functionality
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Table with a multi-touch screen. The display is on a table at a comfortable height for children to stand around.
A cross between an iPad, an Interactive Whiteboard, and a light table. Great for small group collaboration.
Multi-Touch Tables
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Tablets, Slates, iPads
Highly mobile , small computers that have multi-touch screens. Great for integrating into learning centers
and using on the go.
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Tablets Specifically for ECE
“Branded” tablets for preschool children. Is the device designed for classroom professional use, or for parents use with their children?
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Software
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Computer Software
Meaningful
Pedagogical value
Engaging
Interactive
“Sticky”
Productive
Up to date 46 © Copyright Nemeth and Simon, 2102
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Selecting Websites
http://bit.ly/preschooltech
Making choices is all about the lens through which you view the software
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Bad news- most Early Learning apps, Websites, and software…
• have moderate entertainment • have low production value • have low educational value • are redundant • are rote/skill based
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Be selective
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Takeaways
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Develop a clear vision for your technology program 50 © Copyright Nemeth and Simon, 2102
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Examine what is possible 51 © Copyright Nemeth and Simon, 2102
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Set up internal & external support networks 52 © Copyright Nemeth and Simon, 2102
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Schedule professional development
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* Plan teams * Plan Resources *
* Plan Purchases * Plan Policies * 54 © Copyright Nemeth and Simon, 2102
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Set up evaluation and reporting systems
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Outline expectations for
success
and measure
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Communicate with stakeholders 57 © Copyright Nemeth and Simon, 2102
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Plan to overcome resistance 58 © Copyright Nemeth and Simon, 2102
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You can do it!
They are counting on you.
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Join Early Childhood Technology Network
http://ECEtech.net/surveys
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