TechToolsNAEYC15

Showcasing Innovative Technologies:  Emerging Tools that Empower Learning
 * NAEYC 2015 Annual Conference Presentation: (Thursday, November 19, Orlando, Florida)



View a [|Video of this Presentation] ||||  || __**Bonnie Blagojevic**__: [|Early Childhood Education Consultant, Morningtown Consulting], Apple Distinguished Educator, Adjunct Faculty [|University of Maine] bonnieblagojevic@me.com __**Diane Bales**__: Associate Professor, Human Development and Family Science, and Human Development Specialist, UGA Extension,The University of Georgia, dbales@uga.edu __**Warren Buckleitner**__: Editor, //[|Children's Technology Review]//
 * __Mark Bailey__ ** : Distinguished University Professor, Pacific University, Oregon. Director Pacific University Child Learning and Development Center . baileym@pacificu.edu

We are members of the National Association for the Education of Young Children Technology and Young Children Interest Forum. Learn more about how you can get involved in our online community and projects! Visit the Technology and Young Children website and the NAEYC Technology and Young Children page on Facebook today.

Below you will find an extensive list of resources related to digital learning and technological tools. We invite you to join us as we share lessons learned in our work as teachers, authors, presenters, and researchers. - = Mark Bailey - Listen, Empower, Go Deep. View [|PDF of Mark's Presentation] = The presentation began with a description of a study in the [|Journal of Pediatrics] describing the [|ubiquitous use of technology] by very young children. I renewed my call for educators to Listen, Empower, Go Deep: - **listen** to all the languages that your students use, and observe what their interests and needs are. - When their needs can be supported with a technological tool, seek to **empower** their learning with a high-quality selection - Allow them time in extended playful experiences, to **go deeply** into meaningful explorations. Multiple new tools: 1. __ SMART Panel 6050 __ : 65” LED, 4K Ultra HD, capable of 4 touch points, utilizes Dual color pens, connectable through HDMI and USB 2. . 2. __ Osmo Numbers __ : Interface is a game format, Progressive difficulty, From dots to numerals, Designed to support counting, addition, multiplication, concatenation . 3. __ Rigamajig __ : Wooden erector set, Nylon bolts & nuts, Ropes, pulleys, wheels [|GO TO BLOG] . 4. Proscope EDU, Wired, USB 2.0, Adjustable stand, Computer screen, Resolution 2592 x 1444, Live, images, and 30 fps video [|GO TO BLOG] [|Bee Work Blog]
 * Strengths ** : Versatile Classroom Centerpiece, Visually Amazing, Displays anything, Easy to use.
 * Weakness: ** Expensive
 * Strengths ** : Student-centered numeracy work, Fosters divergent problem solving, Cost is reasonable, Platform is a good idea but it is still not fully realized.
 * Weakness: ** No individual accounts, Sound, theatrics, & bomb are distracting
 * Strengths ** : Open ended materials for creative design & construction, Excellent quality materials, Very cleverly designed, inherently motivating
 * Weakness: ** Expensive
 * Strengths ** : Opening up hidden worlds to playful exploration, Easy to hold and place, High resolution, Stand allows hands-free, Focus flexible yet challenging, Affordable!!

Tech Best Practices: [|fg.ed.pacificu.edu/cldc/techtools.html] Early Learning Community: [|http://fg.ed.pacificu.edu/elc/] Tech and Young Children: [|www.techandyoungchildren.org/] Children’s Tech Review: [] - = Diane Bales - Using Technology to Build Classroom Community = = of Diane's Presentation =
 * Resources **

__** Resources **__
 * VoiceThread website: @http://voicethread.com/
 * //Where the Wild Things Are// in English: @http://voicethread.com/share/7179915/
 * //Where the Wild Things Are// in Korean: @http://voicethread.com/share/7254888/

- = Warren Buckleitner =

[|The Four 'Bs' at NAEYC 2015: Emerging Technology for Young Children]

- = Bonnie Blagojevic - Working Together: Family Engagement, Community Partnerships and Communities of Practice = Comienza en Casa, It Starts at Home Spring 2015 "Integrated technology use (iPads) into a curriculum that provides parents of migrant preschool and Kindergarten children with activities and information to promote their child’s school readiness at home." Learn more about this project from Mano en Mano funded by Maine Migrant Education, and community partnerships with the local elementary school and the Milbridge Public[| library].

Resources:
 * National Association for the Education of Young Children [|Technology and Young Children Interest Forum Website], NAEYC TIF ECETECH Diigo group, NAEYC TIF listservare current projects of the NAEYC Tech & YC Interest Forum. Anyone sharing an interest in this topic can join the group and projects
 * Beyond Turn it Off: How to Advise Families on Media Use
 * Family Time with Apps
 * [|Ready Rosie]
 * Tap, Click, Read
 * What Makes an App Educational?

Tech Toys and Tools: Osmo Smart Numbers Proscope Mobile Tiggly = =