Is technology use detrimental for young children? Is there a developmental level at which the use of computers becomes appropriate? What are developmentally appropriate uses of technology?
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| During this class we will discuss educational research examining the use of digital technologies with young children. We will explore a range of philosophical issues, pedagogical techniques and empirical data that surround technology use with young children. Finally we provide a variety of resources that can be helpful for further investigations of this topic. We will use a Webquest a the technological framework that supports our discussion. |
Technology and Early Childhood Education - A WebQuest
Pointed Critiques of The Use of Technology in ECE:
Tech Tonic -http://www.allianceforchildhood.org/sites/allianceforchildhood.org/files/file/pdf/projects/computers/pdf_files/tech_tonic.pdf
Fool's Gold - http://www.allianceforchildhood.net/projects/computers/computers_reports_fools_gold_intro.htm
Response to Fool's Gold - http://www.aace.org/pubs/etr/issue4/clements.cfm
Response to Fool's Gold - http://www.doug-johnson.com/dougwri/foolsgold.html
Response to Fool's Gold - http://www.wiu.edu/users/mimacp/wiu/articles/gold.html
Ed Leadership Interview with Jane Healy -http://www.ascd.org/publications/ed_lead/200010/tell.html
PBS Interview with Jane Healy -http://www.pbs.org/digitaldivide/class-voices.html#jane-int
Technos Interview with Jane Healy -http://www.technos.net/tq_08/4healy.htm
NAEYC's Position Statement - http://www.naeyc.org/resources/position_statements/pstech98.htm
Research Related Resources:
Overview of the Research - http://www.netc.org/earlyconnections/researchoverview.html
What the Research Tells Us About Technology and Child Development
- http://www.nwrel.org/request/june01/child.html#research
Technology & Young Children: Research - http://www.techandyoungchildren.org/research.html
First Experiences in Science, Math and Tech. - http://www.project2061.org/tools/earlychild/experience/clements.htm
What Early Childhood Educators Need to Know About Computers In Order to Enhance the Learning Environment -http://www.cjlt.ca/content/vol28.1/specht_etal.html
Video Camera as Tool for the Mind - http://ecrp.uiuc.edu/v1n2/forman.html
Pedagogical Applications
Meaningful Technology Integration - http://journal.naeyc.org/btj/200809/pdf/OnOurMinds.pdf
Technology in the Curriculum - http://www.nwrel.org/request/june01/technology.html
Technology & Young Children: Best Practices - http://www.techandyoungch ildren.org/techInfo.html
Using Tech to enhance Early Learning Experiences - http://www.ataccess.org/resources/fpic/techearlyen.html
Further Resources
Technology in ECE, Finding the balance - http://www.nwrel.org/request/june01/
Technology and Young Children - http://www.techandyoungchildren.org/
Technology in ECE - http://www.netc.org/earlyconnections/index.html
National Educational Technology Standards - http://cnets.iste.org/
The Learning Space - http://www.learningspace.org/teach_learn.html
Iowa Early Childhood Fact Sheet -http://www.state.ia.us/educate/ecese/is/ecn/primaryse/tppse05l.htm
Early Years, Tech in ECE Programs - http://www.naeyc.org/resources/eyly/1996/09a.htm
Using Tech in ECE Classrooms - http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/bruceperry/using_technology.htm
Eric Digest - http://www.ericfacility.net/ericdigests/ed438926.html
Blackbox in the Sandbox - http://www.aace.org/pubs/etr/issue3/skeele.cfm
Webquest Resources
Using WebQuests for Constructivist Learning - http://members.tripod.com/drwilliampmartin/introduction.html
The WebQuest Page at San Diego State University - http://webquest.sdsu.edu/webquest.html
WebQuest Design Patterns - http://webquest.sdsu.edu/designpatterns/all.htm
The Webquest Design Process - http://webquest.sdsu.edu/Process/WebQuestDesignProcess.html
The Roadmap for Creating WebQuests - http://webquest.sdsu.edu/roadmap/index.htm
Using WebQuests in your Classroom - http://pd.l2l.org/linktuts/inteweb.htm
Using WebQuests for Constructivist Learning - http://members.tripod.com/drwilliampmartin/introduction.html
ISTE Resources
ISTE - WebQuests for Kids - http://www.iste.org/LL/pdfs/index.cfm?sku=29110p
5 Rules for Designing a Great Webquest - http://www.ISTE.org/LL/28/8/06d/index.cfm
"Technology is a tool that can provide another way for children to learn and make sense of their world. Computers can be used in developmentally appropriate ways that are beneficial to children, or they can be misused, just as blocks or any other materials can be misused. And just as pencils do not replace crayons but rather provide additional means of expression, computers, or cameras or any other forms of technology, do not replace other tools but add to the array of tools available to children to explore, create, and communicate. When used appropriately by skilled teachers, technology can support and extend learning in valuable ways and can increase educational opportunities for children. The key is finding the balance, knowing how to align the elements of a healthy childhood with the unique capabilities offered by technology."
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| Van Scoter, J., Ellis, D. M., & Railsback, J. (2001) Technology in Early Childhood Education: Finding the Balance. p. 25. NWREL |
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