This document discusses research on using instructional technology in early childhood education. It notes that technology can supplement human interactions by supporting development in social/emotional, language, physical, cognitive, and learning approach areas. While very young children may not benefit, developmentally appropriate technologies integrated into the classroom curriculum can provide valuable learning experiences for students. Examples discussed include the Stellarium program for viewing celestial objects and the National Library of Virtual Manipulatives website for practicing math concepts through virtual manipulatives across various grade levels.