Emerging TechnologiesIn Preschool Education

an overview of educationaltechnology available to early

childhood students

Computer Software Programs

• There are many software programs that have been developed to target early childhood development.

• Listed below are some popular options:• Sesame Street First Steps• Jump Start Preschool Programs• Adventure Workshop• Reader Rabbit

Web Sites for Preschool Kids

• Below are websites geared for development in the early years and kindergarten readiness:

• Kiddyhouse.com• Starfall.com• Everythingpreschool.com• Apples4theteacher.com• Funschool.kaboose.com• Sproutonline.com

Tag Reading Systems

• The Tag Reading System by LeapFrog is an optical pen that can read to children aloud from specially designed story books.

• The children are able to follow the words on the page and the pen will read to them.

• You can also touch the pictures within the book and it will label the pictures.

• This is an excellent tool for emerging reading skills.

BeeBots

• Bee Bots are a programmable robot for preschool children.

• Children learn pre-math skills such as sequencing, estimation, problem-solving, graphing skills and number awareness.

• Bee Bots come in a variety of color and are made with a sturdy, child-friendly design

Leapsters

• A handheld educational video game for early childhood aged children

• Games can be purchased to target specific ages of children from preschool through age 8

• Children can practice school-readiness skills and hand-eye coordination as they play

LeapPad Learning Books

• LeapPad Learning books teach fundamental reading skills to young children in a way that keeps the child’s interest.

• LeapPad books teach vocabulary, music, math, science, and reading skills.

• Use of magic pen that follows along in the story.

Ipod Touch

• Ipod touch can be loaded with preschool learning applications.

• Many preschool applications are free at the iTunes store

• Applications are available for reading, vocabulary, math, science, visual motor coordination, and more.

• Can be used with children as young as two years old with adult supervision.

Flip Camcorders

• The ease of use of the Flip Camcorder makes this video-making technology perfect for children in the early childhood years.

• The one push button allows children to control video footage.

• Flip Camcorders allow classrooms to make videos within their curriculum.

Digital Cameras

• The uses of a digital camera in an early childhood classroom are endless.

• Cameras can be used to make real-life sequencing cards, puzzles, and flash cards.

• Cameras can build self-concept by utilizing classroom children in families throughout the classroom.

• Digital cameras can document a child’s experiences and development through pictures of art, drawings, block building, and social interactions.

• The use of digital cameras in an early childhood classroom is only limited by the teacher’s amount of creativity.

eBooks

• Recently, eBooks have been marketed to gear towards young children.

• Some manufactures of children’s eBooks include TumbleBooks, RippleReader, Vtech, and Apple (iPod and iPad).

• eBooks are available through websites, or through eBook readers that are similar to a Kindle (adult eBook reader).

Presentation presented by:Cecelia Courter

Emerging TechnologyOverview of technology

available in early childhoodDr. Pownell

October 11, 2010