A Comprehensive Approach to Technology Training for Early Childhood Teachers

2006 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 443-465 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie-Qi Chen ◽  
Charles Chang
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Teachers ◽  
Technology Training ◽  
Comprehensive Approach

Early Childhood Teachers

2011 ◽  
pp. 126-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Thomas ◽  
Kathleen Spencer Cooter
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Teacher Preparation ◽  
Teacher Training ◽  
Early Childhood Teachers ◽  
Field Experiences ◽  
Technology Training ◽  
Google Earth ◽  
Virtual Manipulatives ◽  
Mathematics Classrooms ◽  
And Mathematics

This chapter reviews the state of technology training for early childhood educators in teacher preparation institutions across the country. Using NCATE and NAEYC standards as benchmarks of practice, the chapter outlines some current issues and research on technology training at the preservice level, such as course sequence, textbook choice, content infusion, field experiences, et cetera. The chapter also outlines three technologies, Web 2.0, Google Earth, and the virtual manipulatives that are accessible, free to users, require little teacher training, and have evidence to support their instructional benefits. These three well-developed technologies can easily be introduced to students and teachers as exemplars of constructivist pedagogical technology in early childhood science and mathematics classrooms. Activities using each are included.

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