Instructional Technology in Early Childhood
Author: Howard P. Parette
Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781598572452
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Technology and Digital Media in the Early Years
Author: Chip Donohue
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2014-08-07
Total Pages: 301
ISBN-13: 1317931106
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA Co-Publication of Routledge and NAEYC Technology and Digital Media in the Early Years offers early childhood teacher educators, professional development providers, and early childhood educators in pre-service, in-service, and continuing education settings a thought-provoking guide to effective, appropriate, and intentional use of technology with young children. This book provides strategies, theoretical frameworks, links to research evidence, descriptions of best practice, and resources to develop essential digital literacy knowledge, skills and experiences for early childhood educators in the digital age. Technology and Digital Media in the Early Years puts educators right at the intersections of child development, early learning, developmentally appropriate practice, early childhood teaching practices, children’s media research, teacher education, and professional development practices. The book is based on current research, promising programs and practices, and a set of best practices for teaching with technology in early childhood education that are based on the NAEYC/FRC Position Statement on Technology and Interactive Media and the Fred Rogers Center Framework for Quality in Children’s Digital Media. Pedagogical principles, classroom practices, and teaching strategies are presented in a practical, straightforward way informed by child development theory, developmentally appropriate practice, and research on effective, appropriate, and intentional use of technology in early childhood settings. A companion website (http://teccenter.erikson.edu/tech-in-the-early-years/) provides additional resources and links to further illustrate principles and best practices for teaching and learning in the digital age.
Digital Technologies and Learning in the Early Years
Author: Lorna Arnott
Publisher: SAGE
Published: 2017-04-10
Total Pages: 182
ISBN-13: 1526414473
DOWNLOAD EBOOKiPads, mobile phones, tablets and many other digital devices feature in the lives of children from the moment they are born, but what is the place of these technologies in children’s early years and learning experiences? In the age of the ‘Techno-Tot’ this edited collection focuses on exploring the potential of what children can do with technologies, rather than what technologies can do for children. With chapters written by a range of international authors, this book: offers an evidence-based discussion of children’s experiences with technologies in early years education broadens our understanding of technologies in early years, beyond the typical focus on screen-based media details the child’s ‘story’ with technology offers a range of case studies from the UK, USA, Australia and Europe. Lorna Arnott will be discussing key ideas from Digital Technologies and Learning in the Early Years in the SAGE Early Years Masterclass, a free professional development experience hosted by Kathy Brodie.
Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-3)
Author: Thelma Harms
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Published: 2014-11-01
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780807755709
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe long-anticipated new version of the internationally recognized Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale®, ECERS-3, focuses on the full range of needs of preschool- and kindergarten-aged children. This widely used, comprehensive assessment tool measures both environmental provisions and teacher-child interactions that affect the broad developmental needs of young children, including: Cognitive Social-emotional Physical Health and safety ECERS-3 also includes additional Items assessing developmentally appropriate literacy and math activities. Designed for preschool, kindergarten, and child care classrooms serving children 3 through 5 years of age, ECERS-3: Provides a smooth transition for those already using ECERS-R. Emphasizes the role of the teacher in creating an environment conducive to developmental gains. Is designed to predict child outcomes more accurately and with greater precision. Provides a stronger method of distinguishing between good and truly excellent programs. Offers a complete training program with ongoing support available at the Environment Rating Scales Institute (ERSI) website (www.ersi.info). ECERS-3 is appropriate for state and district-wide QRIS and continuous improvement; program evaluation by directors and supervisors; teacher self-evaluation; monitoring by agency staff; and teacher education. The established reliability and long term evidence of validity of the ERS family of instruments make this new version of ECERS particularly useful for RTTT-ELC accountability and research. Suitable for use in inclusive and culturally diverse programs, ECERS-3 subscales evaluate: Space and Furnishings Personal Care Routines Language and Literacy Learning Activities Interaction Program Structure
Empowering Early Childhood Educators with Technology
Author: Jade Burris
Publisher: Information Science Reference
Published: 2021
Total Pages: 345
ISBN-13: 9781799868880
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This edited book will offer chapters written for stakeholders in the early childhood field on instructional best practices of technology integration in early childhood settings conveyed through strategies for empowering current and future educators"--
Teaching in the Digital Age
Author: Brian Puerling
Publisher: Redleaf Press
Published: 2012-07-10
Total Pages: 266
ISBN-13: 1605541184
DOWNLOAD EBOOKInnovative strategies that help early childhood educators utilize the latest technology to teach, document, assess, and exhibit children's learning.
Child Development and the Use of Technology: Perspectives, Applications and Experiences
Author: Blake, Sally
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2011-11-30
Total Pages: 401
ISBN-13: 1613503180
DOWNLOAD EBOOKChildren experience technology in both formal and informal settings as they grow and develop. Despite research indicating the benefits of technology in early childhood education, the gap between parents, teachers, and children continues to grow as our new generation of children enters early childhood classrooms. Child Development and the Use of Technology: Perspectives, Applications and Experiences addresses major issues regarding technology for young children, providing a holistic portrait of technology and early childhood education from the views of practitioners in early childhood education, instructional design technology, special education, and mathematics and science education. Consisting of fifteen chapters developed by multidisciplinary teams, this book includes information, advice, and resources from practitioners, professionals, and university faculty engaged in early childhood education and instructional design technology.
Technology and Critical Literacy in Early Childhood
Author: Vivian Maria Vasquez
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 130
ISBN-13: 0415539501
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book explores the intersection of technology and critical literacy, specifically addressing what new technologies afford critical literacy work with young children between ages three to eight.
Young Children and Families in the Information Age
Author: Kelly L. Heider
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2016-09-10
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9789402401370
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis edited book presents the most recent theory, research and practice on information and technology literacy as it relates to the education of young children. Because computers have made it so easy to disseminate information, the amount of available information has grown at an exponential rate, making it impossible for educators to prepare students for the future without teaching them how to be effective information managers and technology users. Although much has been written about information literacy and technology literacy in secondary education, there is very little published research about these literacies in early childhood education. Recently, the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media at Saint Vincent College published a position statement on using technology and interactive media as tools in early childhood programs. This statement recommends more research “to better understand how young children use and learn with technology and interactive media and also to better understand any short- and long-term effects.” Many assume that today’s young children are “digital natives” with a great understanding of technology. However, children may know how to operate digital technology but be unaware of its dangers or its value to extend their abilities. This book argues that information and technology literacy include more than just familiarity with the digital environment. They include using technology safely and ethically to demonstrate creativity and innovation; to communicate and collaborate; to conduct research and use information and to think critically, solve problems and make decisions.
Teaching in the Digital Age for Preschool and Kindergarten
Author: Brian Puerling
Publisher: Redleaf Press
Published: 2018-04-03
Total Pages: 274
ISBN-13: 160554602X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAcross the curriculum, Teaching in the Digital Age for Preschool and Kindergarten will guide teachers toward integrating technology so it has an authentic, meaningful, and developmentally appropriate impact on children’s exploration and learning. By discipline---including science, math, literacy, art, social studies, health and safety, physical education, and music---it will motivate teachers to dig deeper into each content area to see the various ways technology and digital media can support and strengthen children's learning, as well as documentation and assessment.
