UWW310 Technology & Early Childhood

Explains the role of technology in an early learning classroom as well as gives statistics to how it improves reading and math skills. Very useful for teachers in deciding if they should bring technology into the classroom at such a young age.

A reliable online source for informative and helpful resources when introducing technology into the classroom. Extremely helpful for teachers working in a technology -based early childhood classrooms.

IXL is the Web's most comprehensive K-12 practice site. Widely used by schools and families, IXL provides unlimited practice in more than 3,000 math and English topics. An adaptive learning system features games and awards, inspiring students to achieve.

Fun and free educational games for kids in K-8. Featuring multiplayer learning games, math games, language arts games, and much more!

A wealth of information about education and technology.The starter sheets are excellent,,, will be a great resource for final project

Parenting Today's Kids - social stressors with which teens are faced, how technology can add to it. Site offers suggestions for parents in dealing effectively with behaviors we may not have dealt with during our own teen years.

I think this is a great article - it seems to be pretty well-balanced. It highlights both the advantages and disadvantages of the abundance of technology that children and teenagers are exposed to.

This is interesting. I think the article brings up an interesting point - doctors should ask about the frequency of the child's use of media and technology at check-ups.

I just love NPR! I thought this was a unique take on this topic. This is a blog that features different parent's tips and ideas of how to handle technology and their children.

Another interesting article on the subject of how much is too much? However, this particular link has a video of a 2-and-a-half-year-old playing with an iPad for the first time. She maneuvers it with ease much faster than I can!

With the usage off technology up for children, how much is to much? Also, what are our children missing out on by being attached to technology? Therapists are seeing an increase in attachment disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar, obsessive compulsive disorders, and ADHD, and all of these are being linked to over using technology.

This is really alarming and helpful to know!

enjoyed this site very informational great for both parents and teachers

Great quick read on how technology over load and effect ones learning

Great little u tube video

quick read on how young kids are today and learning how to operate gadgets of all kinds. Will technology take away from kids and their imagination?

Wow! The University of Maryland has a great idea - they have coined the term 'Cooperative Inquiry'. This is where partnerships are formed with children (ages 7-11) and technological companies to come up with innovative products.

This article questions whether the abundance and easy access to technology is actually reducing children's capacities for creativity. How much technology is too much technology for children?

I love this article and was going to post it myself, but you beat me to it! I love the way it explains the importance of open-ended play and the inability for children to use their imaginations with guided apps.

Is the development of social skills declining because of technology?

Edmodo is a safe and easy way for a class to connect, collaborate, share ideas, access homework, and grades. Great teacher tool!

A creative tool that can take photos, video clips, and music into a video of your life in minutes - easy to use!

Pinterest has a little bit of everything but I think the classroom cirriculum ideas and art projects from other teachers give some good ideas.