making common sense choices about technology
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Presentation by Karen Nemeth and Fran Simon at NAEYC Professional Development InstituteTRANSCRIPT
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Just what does the new position statement say and
how does it apply to my program?
Common Sense Choices About Technology
in Early Childhood Settings
NAEYC Professional Development Institute
6.10.2012
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Slides
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Agenda
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• Planning to integrate technology
• Evaluating digital products
• Using technology meaningfully…
Within the context of the NAEYC/FRC Joint Position
Statement on Technology Use
Who?
What?
When?
Where? How?
Why?
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The keys to DAP
Technology Practice
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What?
When?
Where? How?
Why?
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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
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Our ECE Technology Bible
http://www.naeyc.org/content/technology-and-young-
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Technology can be an effective tool to support learning and
development when used intentionally and appropriately
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Takeaway
You don’t have to use technology.
If you do use tech tools intentionally, you will find they are not always the
best choice.
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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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Takeaway
Adults need technology “play time” AND formal professional
development to understand the implications of the tools.
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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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Takeaway
Tech for infants and toddlers: Laptime and floortime with the youngest children might include
technology, but in very limited doses and ONLY with an adult.
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Limitations should be placed on screen time and tech use
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Takeaway
Time limits: Guidelines and expectations should consider
variables like age, objectives, and type of interaction.
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How Much Time? Recommendations from
Digital Decisions
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Be attentive to digital citizenship and equitable access
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Takeaway
Digital literacy learning should be woven into the fabric of the day, not time set aside for “computer time”.
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Takeaway
Equity: Include technology that enhances dual language learning, represents diversity, and allows
access for children with disabilities.
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Ongoing research and professional development are needed
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Takeaway
Investments in technology tools are wasted without investments in
professional development.
Research will inform ongoing investments (or not!)
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Evaluating products and
tools
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What?
When?
Where? How?
Why?
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“Technology tools are neutral” Chip Donohue
People have to do something to make
something happen
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We could tell you, but we won’t
Tools to help you make decisions on your own!
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• have moderate entertainment • have low production value • have low educational value • are redundant • are rote/skill based
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Bad news – most Early Learning apps, Websites, and software…
It’s not rocket science! You do it
every day!
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Be selective
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• fit your philosophy • fit the needs and interests of the children • provide feedback, not praise • offer challenges through “leveled” experiences
• offer more than rote direct instruction • offer a range of experiences •offer high interactivity • value learning over entertainment • do not include commercial temptations or inappropriate content
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Apps and websites that:
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From Digital Decisions
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Decisions about using software: Level 1- Basic pedagogical decisions
• What are the objectives?
• Is this the right tool for the objective?
• Does it extend other activities?
• Is it interactive? Is the interaction meaningful?
• Does it fit in with my project/theme/study?
• Does it work with the curriculum?
• What is my role using this software?
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Decisions about using software: Level 2 – A question of balance
Is the software for:
• A large group, small group, or for individual children?
• Teacher-directed or child-initiated activities?
• Open-ended or skill-focused?
• Short periods of time or deeper exploration?
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Decisions about using software: Level 3 – Usability and instructional
design
Is the software: • Flashy, distracting, overwhelming or just
enough appealing graphics and sounds to engage, but not distract?
• Free of ads or enticements for children? • Deemed safe by trusted resources? • Easy for children to navigate independently? • Provide feedback to guide children? • Interactive with meaning or just fun?
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PLAY TIME!!
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Who?
What?
When?
Where? How?
Why?
Best practice in the
classroom
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Daily Routines
• Plan technology use along with ordinary day-to-day, project to project planning
• Examine the group’s learning objectives and make choices that fit
• Examine each child’s objectives and make choices that fit
• Work with children to review their choices in all areas of the room throughout the week
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Make it as natural as possible: Put technology throughout the room
Opportunities to foster relationships with children and adults
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Make sure adults are available to
support learning
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Opportunities for Autonomy
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Integrate technology throughout
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Integrate technology
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Set up internal & external support networks
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