Technology
and Young Children
Effective
Classroom Practice: Preschoolers and
During the preschool years, young children are developing a
sense of initiative and creativity. They are curious about the world around
them and about learning. They are exploring their ability to create and
communicate using a variety of media (crayons, felt-tip markers, paints and
other art materials, blocks, dramatic play materials, miniature life figures)
and through creative movement, singing, dancing, and using their bodies to
represent ideas and experiences. Digital technologies provide one more outlet
for them to demonstrate their creativity and learning
Technology
Tools and Interactive Media
·
Allow children to freely explore touch screens
loaded with a wide variety of developmentally appropriate interactive media
experiences that are well designed and enhance feelings of success.
·
Provide opportunities for children to begin to
explore and feel comfortable using “traditional” mouse and keyboard computers
to use Websites or look up answers with
a search engine.
·
Capture photos of block buildings or artwork that
children have created; videotape dramatic play to replay for children.
·
Celebrate children’s accomplishments with digital
media displayed on a digital projector or on a classroom Website.
·
Incorporate assertive technologies as appropriate
for children with special needs and/or developmental delays.
·
Record children’s stories about their drawings or
their play; make digital audio or video files to document their progress.
·
Explore digital storytelling with children.
Co-create digital books with photos of the children’s play or work; attach
digital audio files with the child as the narrator.
Enjoy,
Nora Sierra
Early Childhood Assistant Principal
Grade 1 Teacher
Discovery School
(504)221-7790
(504)221-7791(fax)
(504)9500-1720(school cell)
(504)9985-0732(mobile)
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