UWW310 Technology & Early Childhood

An ABC report on the fact that television can improve a child's behavoir.

Goes over possible affects including possible increase in violence.

Cool article that lists resources for teachers that can be used in the classroom. Lots of online tools.

Scholarly article that analyzes how technology can be useful in the classroom without being the primary focus.

The following quotation says it all. "The issue is sometimes presented as a simple question: Should my students, my children, use computers or not? While this question is valid the issues are broader and more complex. Computers are already in homes and classrooms, and young children are using them. The more useful question is, What are appropriate and meaningful uses of technology with children? And, since technology is being used, how can educators take advantage of the power of these tools to enhance children's learning and development, while avoiding potential problems?"

Breaks down content into age groups and explores developmental dimensions

This scholarly article creates a criteria for approproiate use of technology in the classroom. Intersting.

I think Developmentally Appropriate is what I took away from this.

A short article that has ideas about how technology can be used as a resource in the classroom.

I would love to have a small handheld device to help me with observational data & anecdotes in my classroom.

An anti technology slant with some statistics, published by commercialfreechildhood.org

Did you know: that on any given day, 64% of babies between 1 and 2 watch TV and videos for an average of slightly over 2 hours; that in 2011 there were 3 million downloads just of Fisher Price apps fo

Are we allowing our young children too much screen time? This website gives teacher informative statistics about controlling screen time and exposing children to technology, both negative and positive effects.

This article discusses the developmental appropriateness of computers for young children.

Digital Decisions is a reference for early childhood programs which includes charts, resources, and activities designed to maximize technology as an interactive learning tool. It also provides supporting guidance for those working with dual language learners or children with special needs.

A beginning of a discussion on the effects of the internet on children. Interesting statistics.

I had never thought about children under 2 having an online history due to parents posting pictures.

Interesting study which supports early computer exposure - before or during pre-school years.

Ideas for educators and parents in teaching safety on the internet to young children

joint position statement of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media at Saint Vincent College for children birth to 8. It was adopted in January of 2012

I like how they state that technology is here to stay, so they are embracing it and giving their position on how it should be used in early childhood.

This document was published by the National Association for the Education of Young Children andthe Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media at Saint Vincent College as a means to provide guidance to those working in early childhood education programs in the selection and use of technology and interactive media and could also be useful as a guide for families in their homes.

Different views on technology and young children. Published by the National Institute for Early Education Research

ECE Technology