Finding the Education in Educational Technology with Early Learners

Autor/inn/en	McManis, Lilla Dale; Gunnewig, Susan B.
Titel	Finding the Education in Educational Technology with Early Learners
Quelle	In: Young Children, 67 (2012) 3, S.14-24 (11 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1538-6619
Schlagwörter	Educational Technology; Early Childhood Education; Educational Opportunities; Developmentally Appropriate Practices; Technology Integration; Program Implementation; Instructional Development; Educational Strategies; Teaching Methods; Technology Uses in Education; Computer Software Evaluation; Instructional Material Evaluation; Scaffolding (Teaching Technique) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Unterrichtsmedien; Early childhood; Education; Frühkindliche Bildung; Frühpädagogik; Bildungsangebot; Bildungschance; Entwicklungsbezogene Bildung; Teaching improvement; Unterrichtsentwicklung; Lehrstrategie; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Softwareanalyse
Abstract	As many educators and parents have observed, today's children are exposed to advanced technology at an early age, with tablets, e-readers, and smartphones being some prevalent choices. Experiences with technology can pave the way for unprecedented learning opportunities. However, without an education component, technology cannot reach its full potential for supporting children's learning and development. In early childhood programs, the education component often means adults being nearby, interacting with children and providing opportunities for peer-to-peer learning to encourage children to gain the skills they need for succeeding in school. While the literature establishes the use of educational technology and positive outcomes for children, it also indicates that technology needs to (1) be developmentally appropriate for children, (2) include tools to help teachers implement the technology successfully, and (3) be integrated into the classroom and curriculum. This article will discuss these criteria and provide a practical plan, examples, and a tool for evaluating, using, and integrating educational technology in early childhood programs. (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	National Association for the Education of Young Children. 1313 L Street NW Suite 500, Washington, DC 22205-4101. Tel: 800-424-2460; Tel: 202-232-8777; Fax: 202-328-2649; e-mail: editorial@naeyc.org; Web site: http://www.naeyc.org/yc/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10