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- 1. Integrating Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom Presented by: Michelle Saville ACPS Kindergarten Teacher
- 2. Why is technology important? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GegtmIJPdrM 1 2 3 4 Integrates UDL Components Provides Student Engagement Builds Student Confidence Provides Skill Practice 5 6 7 8 Fosters Independence Supports the Curriculum Manages Student Behavior Make curriculum modifications
- 3. Exploring Technology The following is what we will explore today: • Smart Board ideas • Smart Table ideas • iPad and iPod ideas • Online Resources Donor’s Choose is a wonderful way to get technology for your classroom. www.donorschoose.org
- 4. Ways to use the SMART Board: • Opening/Morning Meeting • Writing • Small Group Instruction • Online Treasures Reading resources • Embed music, fingerplays, poems • Math manipulatives • Building background knowledge SMART Board in the Early Childhood Classroom
- 6. SMART Board activity ideas: http://exchange.smarttech.com/#tab =0 SMART Board Resources Free Opening Files: http://theverybusykindergart en.blogspot.com/2011/08/m y-smartboard-calendar.html
- 7. Ways to use the SMART Table: • Small Group Instruction • Independent Practice • 1 on 1 Skill Development SMART Table in the Early Childhood Classroom
- 8. SMART Table activity ideas: http://exchange.smarttech.com/#ta b=0 SMART Table Activity Ideas and Resources Activities: • Handwriting • Alphabet and Sound Identification • Counting Activities • Number Writing • Classification Activities
- 9. IPad apps can increase student engagement through interactive practice of basic skills. This strategy can be especially useful for students who have limited expressive language skills and students with delayed motor skills that inhibit the ability to communicate in a traditional written format. iPads in the Early Childhood Classroom Vocabulary Language Skills Letter ID Sound ID Sight Words Comprehension Writing Skills Fine Motor
- 10. iPad apps My Name Doodle Buddy Starfall Mo Willems Geoboard Kids Math
- 11. Ways to use iPods: • Small Group Instruction • Listening Comprehension • Individual Skill Development • Building Independence • Upload music and audio books iPods in the Early Childhood Classroom
- 12. Class Dojo www.classdojo.com This is a free online system to award points for positive behaviors. Parents can gain online access to track their child’s progress. Technology & Behavior Management in the Early Childhood Classroom
- 13. Online Common Core Math Games http://colaborativelearning.pbworks.com/w/page/319 04645/Kindergarten%20Math Reading and Math Online Games http://abcya.com Treasures Resource http://blackboard.aacps.org/portal/tconnect/_elem/La nguage%20Arts/Treasures/Kindergarten/indexkind.ht ml Additional Online Resources
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