How many of these technology
tools have you used in the past
week?· Cell Phone· PDA· Personal Computer· Printer·
Scanner· Internet· Dial-up or High Speed
Connection· E-mail· Instant Messaging·
Distribution List and/or Listserv· Online
Discussion Group· Chat Room· Digital Camera
and/or Video Camera· Recordable CD and/or DVD·
Directed Broadcast Satellite or High-Speed
Digital Cable TV· Digital Video Recorder
“Children seem to have a natural curiosity and enthusiasm for computers.”
Specht, Wood &Willoughby, 1999
It is the role of the teachers, as well as the parents, to act as facilitators in children’s learning when using technology
Teachers' perceptions, attitudes and beliefs, as well as their experiences impact how they use technology in their classrooms.
Four Main Points:
1. Teachers need to be open to new ideas and need to embrace technology with excitement.
2. It is the role of the teachers, as well as the parents, to act as facilitators in children's learning when using technology.
3. Teachers' perceptions, attitudes and beliefs, as well as their experiences impact how they use technology in their classrooms.
4. As teachers we need to constantly be learning and adapting. TEACHERS AS LIFE LONG LEARNERS
Check it Out:
www.techandyoungchildren.org
www.uscuap.org
http://www.tcea.org/convene/tots/Pages/index.aspx
http://tnt.asu.edu/
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech215
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