1. Technology in the ECE Classroom
What works for the young learner.
By Dee Skaggs

2. Technology in the classroom
encourages::
Collaboration
Interaction

3. Active Learning
The technology allows for active learning, with students
making decisions.

4. Language Development
Children orally describe what they are doing while using technology, playing on the
computer encourages children to spend more time learning and more complex learning
takes place. (http://www.internet4classrooms.com)

5. Digital Cameras
WRITE, RECORD, AND REVISIT:
Digital records, ability to return to the experience by viewing
digital photos, share memories by adding captions etc.
Learning progress captured in digital photos or movies.
Easy to use
Instant Results
Fun

6. Math Skills: Patterning
Children can use patterning or drawing software to
practice seeing relationships and predicting what
comes next in a series, helping to build a concrete
understanding of math. Many programs can be
used in conjunction with building blocks, patterns
in music, or math manipulatives such as pattern
blocks or tiles.

7. Math Skills: Patterning
Children can use patterning or drawing software to
practice seeing relationships and predicting what
comes next in a series, helping to build a concrete
understanding of math. Many programs can be used in
conjunction with building blocks, patterns in music, or
math manipulatives such as pattern blocks or tiles.

8. Resources
School Children at Table courtesy of:
http://www.lajollalight.com/content/img/f242058/Children_sSchool1.jpg
Children and Computer Image courtesy of:
http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/Public/Editable/Themes/childrens-services/images/enjoy-achieve-
computer.jpg
Blending Bowl Image Courtesy of: http://pbskids.org/lions/games/blending.html
Digital Camera Image Courtesy of:
Immaghttp://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/09/15/ic_camera1_narrowweb__300x406,0.jpg
Train Attribute/Math Manipulative (patterns) Courtesy of:
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_271_g_1_t_4.html?open=instructions&from=topic_t_4.html
Research gathered from the article: Early Connections: Technology in Early Childhood Education
found at: http://www.netc.org/earlyconnections/kindergarten/curriculum.html