Learning%20through%20Technology%20in%20Pre%20-%20K

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Learning through Technology in Pre - K

• Presenters
• Amber Forsythe
• Damita Richard-Jacques

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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)

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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.

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Forms of Technology
Elmo or Document Scanner
Projector
Active/Smart Board
PowerPoint or Photo Story
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Forms of Technology
Camera and Video
Ipad/Ipod
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Forms of Technology
Blogs/Wiki/Social Bookmarking
Educational Sites
Educational Programs
Educational Shows
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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.

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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 students
  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.

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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/u
  ser/havefunteaching?featureresults_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?featurepvc
  hclk
• http//www.youtube.com/watch?vDqKb9SvAEFcfeatur
  echannellistUL

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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/Harry
  Kindergarten
• The beeblebrox01 channel has all of the color
  songs as well as the Dr. Jean Compound boogie.
  http//www.youtube.com/watch?v6xb9jSBKN4ofeature
  plcp
• The jorgeembon channel has the 5 little monkeys
  song, which my students loved and much more.
  http//www.youtube.com/watch?vg2rQ-Mkb-vM

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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

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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

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Now its 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.)

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Times up!

• Lets discuss what youve explored!!

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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. Lets
  discuss!

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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!!