EARLY CHILDHOOD

INTEGRATION

• Active users/learners
• Blend face-to-face and technology
• Connects to real world

PITFALLS AND CHALLENGES

• Provide ongoing support
• Dont assume students know how to use it
• Practice with it before integrating it
• Needs to be accessible for all

TECHNOLOGY, STUDENT, AND TEACHER

• Teacher is an interpreter
• Technology used as a reinforcer

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION

• Promoting early literacy through different programs
• Needs to be interactive
• Allows child to develop their curiousity and problem solving
• Allows child to develop independent thinking skills
• Developmentally appropriate

HOW TO CREATE BALANCE

• Use it to enhance and expand:
• A child's social interactions
• And view of the world

EXAMPLES OF INTEGRATION

• Specialized computer programs
• Example: typing
• Teacher lead Multiple Media Presentation
• Interactive games
• Teaches language and self-esteem