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The Institute for Education and Professional Development
Course Description:
Technology can be used productively with children and increase and enhance learning. This session will assist educators with using computer technology with children to support learning. It will include guidelines for appropriate use of technology with young children, selecting and assessing software, developing program policies on use of technology, and encouraging parents to use technology appropriate with their children. Many resources will be shared. It would be helpful, but not required, to bring a tablet, laptop, or other device that you plan to use with children in your early childhood program.
Course Objectives:
1. Describe the benefits and risks of using digital technology with young children in early childhood programs;
2. Create and implement a checklist of recommended practices when selecting and using digital technology with young children;
3. List ways to use technology to support diverse learners;
4. Analyze current digital technology apps designed for children to determine whether they are developmentally appropriate for an early childhood program;
5. Use recommended resources to keep up-to-date with current technology and the recommended best practices for the field of early childhood education.
EEC Training Hours: 5
CEU: 0.5
QRIS Standard Alignment: Curriculum and Learning
Core Competency: 4: Learning Environments and Curriculum
This training is funded in part by the Department of Early Education and Care
and sponsored by the Southeast Education Professionals Partnership
Lead Agency - Child Development and Education, Inc.