Learning through Learning through Technology in Pre - K Technology in Pre - K

Learning through Learning through Technology in Pre - K Technology in Pre - K

Presenters:Presenters:Amber ForsytheAmber Forsythe

Damita Richard-JacquesDamita Richard-Jacques

Technology• Definition – The branch of knowledge that deals

with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life, society and the environment, drawing upon such subjects as industrial arts, engineering, applied science and pure science.

(Dictionary.com)

Benefits of using Technology in Pre -K

• Interactivity: Using technology actively involves students in the learning process.

• Engagement: Students using technology become active participants in the learning process instead of passive listeners.

• Motivation: Using technology can reduce discipline problems. When the student is highly motivated to participate, there is little time for trouble.

• Empowerment: Using technology allows students to take ownership of the project.

• Differentiation: Using technology allows students to use different learning styles. Students who are visual learners can read information and auditory learners can listen to information.

Forms of Technology

Elmo or Document Scanner Projector

Active/Smart Board PowerPoint or Photo Story

Forms of Technology

Camera and Video Ipad/Ipod

Forms of Technology

Blogs/Wiki/Social Bookmarking Educational Sites

Educational Programs Educational Shows

Incorporating Technology into your

Classroom• Elmos, Projectors and Active/Smart Boards can

be very resourceful for whole group activities.• Power Point or Photo Stories can be used to

bring real life situations to students in order for them to better relate to the given subject.

• Cameras can be used to take pictures for Photo Stories or to document student progress.

• Videos can be used for Digital Storytelling or on class field trips.

• Ipods can be used for auditory support and Ipads can be used for centers or other activites.

Incorporating Technology into your

Classroom• Youtube and SchoolTube both have a ton of

educational clips and videos.• Web 2.0 is a great way to connect the

student’s home life with school life.• Educational Sites are useful for centers or

small group activities.• Educational Software is useful for independent

work at centers.• Educational Shows are good to have on hand

for fast finishers, rainy days or incentive “fun” days.

A look into my favorite YouTube Channels

• The HaveFunTeaching channel has an ABC phonics song as well as a song for each letter, complete with pictures and sounds. http://www.youtube.com/user/havefunteaching?feature=results_main

• -ABC HipHop with Ah-choo on the s2achchoo channel was a BIG hit with my students this past school year. http://youtu.be/aluuyOtscnE

• -The HooplaKidz and DJCKIDS channels have a lot of nursery rhyme videos that the kids loved. http://www.youtube.com/user/hooplakidz?feature=pvchclk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqKb9SvAEFc&feature=channel&list=UL

A look into my favorite YouTube Channels

• The HarryKindergarten channel has a lot of great videos, but the Seasons and Senses songs are two of my favorites. http://www.youtube.com/user/HarryKindergarten

• The beeblebrox01 channel has all of the color songs as well as the Dr. Jean Compound boogie. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xb9jSBKN4o&feature=plcp

• The jorgeembon channel has the 5 little monkeys song, which my student’s loved and much more. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2rQ-Mkb-vM

A Look into my favorite Educational Sites

• Professorgarfield – has a variety of educational games, but I personall love the games that focus on phonemic awareness.

http://professorgarfield.org/pgf_home.html

• Tvokids – personal favorite is “Leterella”. Students hit a key on keyboard and she says the letter then a word that goes with the letter sounds.

http://www.tvokids.com/2-5

A Look into my favorite Educational Sites

• Crickweb – Educational games in all subjects.

http://www.crickweb.co.uk/Early-Years.html

• ABCmouse – ABC Mouse Learning Academy is FREE for any teacher to sign up. Games, activities, etc for all subjects.

http://www.abcmouse.com/home

Now it’s your turn!!

• There are a bunch of my favorite YouTube channels as well as Educational sites listed on your handout. Get with a partner and explore these and after we will discuss ways that you plan to incorporate them into your classroom. (Also take this time to create your ABCmouse.com account and explore that site on your own as well.)

Time’s up!

• Let’s discuss what you’ve explored!!

Sharing Time!

• If there are any other forms of technology you use in your classroom, please share them with us now. Also, if there are any other ways that you utilize technology in your classroom. Let’s discuss!

Wrap Up

• In closing, please remember that technology use in the classroom can be beneficial and fun for you and your students. We live in a tech savvy world and the sooner our students are introduced to technology the better!!