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Interactive Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom

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Interactive Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom

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  1. Scan the QR Code below or type in the URL to access resources for the presentation including a Google Doc for sharing and a polling site. Interactive Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom http://tinyurl.com/Heller2014

  2. Follow Opstechtrainers: Interactive Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom Eileen Heller District Technology Trainer ESU 19/Omaha Public Schools www.ops.org/techhub/techtrainers eileen.heller@ops.org

  3. Overview • Recommendations and Research • Making computers easier to use • Best Practices & Scope/Sequence • Intentional planning • Evaluating resources • Sample lessons ? ?

  4. Scan the QR Code below or type in the URL to access resources for the presentation including a Google Doc for sharing and a polling site. Interactive Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom http://tinyurl.com/Heller2014

  5. Recommendations on Technology • Be intentional about technology choices • Establish rules and routines • Facilitate involvement before, during & after activity • Choose appropriate location of screens • Limit screen time View research article on Tech Hub website under WORKSHOP RESOURCES: “Screen Time Recommendations” ?

  6. Recommendations of Screen Time

  7. Adjusting the Mouse Speed Mac Windows

  8. Adjusting Accessibility Features MAC - System Preferences– Universal Access Windows -Control Panel—Ease of Access Youtube Video Youtube Video ?

  9. Best Practices • Gradual Release • I do- show with LCD, whiteboard & document camera • We do- role play using mouse, touching, and clicking methods • You do- build on skills and teach steps for help • 1. Try yourself • 2. Ask neighbor • 3. Raise hand

  10. Developmental Steps • Mouse Clicking Skills • Headphone/Volume control • Closing programs • Switching between programs • Opening Programs • Typing numbers/letters • Two hands on keyboard • Saving work VOCABULARY

  11. Structuring Independent Tech Time • Computer, whiteboard, or iPad center • Set up where visible • Remember Gradual Release first • Use Learning Partners • Limit site choices for rigor • Provide website collections • Folders on desktop • Bookmarks • Class website

  12. Early Childhood Links ? www.ops.org/techhub/LEARNINGLINKS

  13. Evaluating Sites • Review of learned skill • On student level • Variety of activity • Increases difficulty • Ease of use • Provides feedback • Engaging Evaluate Trees Theme Sites: Remember Gradual Release

  14. Interactive Whiteboards • Youtube Clip • Allow for use at center time • Seek out professional development • Use tools to engage students • Seek out premade resources • Promethean Planet • Smart Exchange • Scholastic

  15. Document Camera • Youtube Clip- document camera • Math manipulatives • Read alouds • Procedures • Website of ideas

  16. iPads • Youtube Clip • technologyinearlychildhood.com • Reviews apps she has used • Gives cleaning and management tips • Shares lesson ideas

  17. Lesson Sample • Name Recognition • “Chrysanthemum” • Using Kidspiration • Name recognition & counting • Click & Drag, Save, Print

  18. Lesson Sample • Patterns • “Math Monsters”- Youtube • Patterns • Following a different mouse (star), Click & Drag, switching sites • Websites

  19. Summary of Key Points • Choose technology interactions intentionally • Use gradual release to make activity meaningful • Limit screen time • Build skills step-by-step • Focus on what is available to you

  20. Scan the QR Code below or type in the URL to access resources for the presentation including a Google Doc for sharing and a polling site. Interactive Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom http://tinyurl.com/Heller2014

  21. Follow Opstechtrainers: Interactive Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom Eileen Heller District Technology Trainer ESU 19/Omaha Public Schools www.ops.org/techhub/techtrainers eileen.heller@ops.org

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