Spotlight on Young Children and Technology
Published on 2. August 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
72 pages
978-1-928896-86-9 (ISBN)
Description
Technology has paved the way for new and exciting teaching practices. In this collection of articles from NAEYC's journal Young Children, teachers of young children will learn about approaches for using various technologies to support their work with children and families. Articles share innovative ways teachers can integrate technology into the curriculum in appropriate and meaningful ways to promote children's learning.
The book also includes study guides with each article and the joint position statement "Technology and Interactive Media as Tools in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8" from NAEYC and the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media at Saint Vincent College.
The book also includes study guides with each article and the joint position statement "Technology and Interactive Media as Tools in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8" from NAEYC and the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media at Saint Vincent College.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Washington DC
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-928896-86-9 (9781928896869)
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Person
Amy Shillady is journal editor for NAEYC's award-winning Young Children. She facilitates the peer review process, performs developmental editing of articles, and serves as the primary editor for journal columns. Amy also edits selected NAEYC Spotlight Series books.
Leah Schoenberg Muccio was editorial associate at NAEYC.
Leah Schoenberg Muccio was editorial associate at NAEYC.
Content
Introduction / Leah Schoenberg Muccio
Finding the Education in Educational Technology with Early Learners / Lilla Dale McManis and Susan B. Gunnewig
Preschool Children and Computers: Storytelling and Learning in a Digital Age / Bonnie Blagojevic, Suzanne Chevalier, Anneke MacIsaac, Linda Marie Hitchcock, and Bobbi Frechette
Interactive Whiteboards in Early Childhood Mathematics: Strategies for Effective Implementation in Pre-K-Grade 3 / Sandra M. Linder
Touch Tablet Surprises: A Preschool Teacher's Story / Rena Shifflet, Cheri Toledo, and Cassandra Mattoon
Using Assistive Technology to Promote Inclusion in Early Childhood Settings / Philippa H. Campbell and M. Jeanne Wilcox
Exploring Elephant Seals in New Jersey: Preschoolers Use Collaborative Multimedia Albums / Victoria B. Fantozzi
iDocument: How Smartphones and Tablets Are Changing Documentation in Preschool and Primary Classrooms / Will Parnell and Jackie Bartlett
Resources
Technology and Interactive Media as Tools in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8 / NAEYC and the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media at Saint Vincent College
Finding the Education in Educational Technology with Early Learners / Lilla Dale McManis and Susan B. Gunnewig
Preschool Children and Computers: Storytelling and Learning in a Digital Age / Bonnie Blagojevic, Suzanne Chevalier, Anneke MacIsaac, Linda Marie Hitchcock, and Bobbi Frechette
Interactive Whiteboards in Early Childhood Mathematics: Strategies for Effective Implementation in Pre-K-Grade 3 / Sandra M. Linder
Touch Tablet Surprises: A Preschool Teacher's Story / Rena Shifflet, Cheri Toledo, and Cassandra Mattoon
Using Assistive Technology to Promote Inclusion in Early Childhood Settings / Philippa H. Campbell and M. Jeanne Wilcox
Exploring Elephant Seals in New Jersey: Preschoolers Use Collaborative Multimedia Albums / Victoria B. Fantozzi
iDocument: How Smartphones and Tablets Are Changing Documentation in Preschool and Primary Classrooms / Will Parnell and Jackie Bartlett
Resources
Technology and Interactive Media as Tools in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8 / NAEYC and the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media at Saint Vincent College