Mathematics Gaming in Early Childhood

2015 ◽  
pp. 351-364
Author(s):  
Alejandra Salinas ◽  
Chu Ly
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Instructional Video ◽  
Specific Content ◽  
Expert Teacher ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
White Boards

Use of technology and video games are highlighted as important mathematical practices as part of the Common Core State Standards (2010). However, research around technology use in early childhood classrooms, particularly the use of video games that target specific content, is sparse. This chapter briefly reviews the existing literature around these topics. Moreover, it describes the moves an expert teacher incorporates into her practice to effectively and appropriately integrate instructional video games as a tool for learning mathematics in a kindergarten classroom. Results of this case study indicate that when integrated appropriately, video games and the use of Interactive White Boards (IWB) can lead to an increase in children's motivation and engagement with learning mathematics.

Mathematics Gaming in Early Childhood

2019 ◽  
pp. 564-574
Author(s):  
Alejandra Salinas ◽  
Chu Ly
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Instructional Video ◽  
Specific Content ◽  
Expert Teacher ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
White Boards

Use of technology and video games are highlighted as important mathematical practices as part of the Common Core State Standards (2010). However, research around technology use in early childhood classrooms, particularly the use of video games that target specific content, is sparse. This chapter briefly reviews the existing literature around these topics. Moreover, it describes the moves an expert teacher incorporates into her practice to effectively and appropriately integrate instructional video games as a tool for learning mathematics in a kindergarten classroom. Results of this case study indicate that when integrated appropriately, video games and the use of Interactive White Boards (IWB) can lead to an increase in children's motivation and engagement with learning mathematics.

Technology Integration in Early Childhood and Primary Classrooms

2010 ◽  
pp. 162-176
Author(s):  
Michael M. Grant ◽  
Clif Mims
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Technology Integration ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Computer Access ◽  
Primary Classrooms ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Research Findings

Calls for increased use of technology in early childhood and primary classrooms have not gone unanswered. However, recent research findings report little technology integration with computers continuing to be unavailable. This descriptive study looked to explore to what extent and in what ways technology is integrated into early childhood and primary classrooms. Findings corroborate previous dated research that trivial technology is being used. Technology use, computer access and styles of pedagogy remain critical in the debate to whether teachers will integrate computers for teaching and learning.

Promoting Family Involvement through Using Technology

2010 ◽  
pp. 149-161
Author(s):  
Vivian Gunn Morris ◽  
Satomi Izumi-Taylor ◽  
Cheri Lewis Smith ◽  
Denise L. Winsor
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Family Involvement ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
School Communication ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
The Family ◽  
Problems And Solutions

In this chapter the authors have provided an overview of some of the ideas about families and technology use in early childhood programs. The four authors are university faculty and provide their thinking and some experiences with family involvement and teacher training. The chapter is framed with the idea that families are the first teachers of children and play a major role in learning. There is a special introductory section written by Denise Winsor, who piloted the Family Builders and Family Preservation grants in the 1980’s. Winsor provides insight into the role of family in early childhood education. The next section explores technology that is used to facilitate family involvement and building family involvement through technology. The authors briefly discuss some of the issues, problems and solutions to technology within family relationships and the role you might play as a professional. They try to address the advantages and disadvantages of family/school communication approaches to developing technology relationships with caregivers. They have included some real world examples from practitioners and how they help our students conceptualize technology use with families. The last section includes helpful advice for families concerning appropriate use of technology with their child. The authors hope this chapter helps you think about the role of families in your classroom and how technology can work for the development of stronger relationships as well as academic support.

scholarly journals YOUTUBE WITHIN ESL CLASSROOM: EXPLORING AN INSTRUCTOR’S AND HER LEARNERS’ EXPERIENCES CONCERNING THE AUTHENTICITY OF LANGUAGE AND TECHNOLOGY USE

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Berlian Nur Morat ◽  
Anis Shaari ◽  
Mohamad Jafre Zainol Abidin ◽  
Amelia Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Technology Use ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Authentic Materials ◽  
Technology Application ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Printed Materials ◽  
Journal Entries ◽  
Esl Classroom

Purpose – This study was aimed to explore the experiences of an instructor and her learners concerning the authenticity of language and technology use in YouTube-aided ESL classroom. Methodology – A qualitative case study was employed involving an ESL instructor and seven learners from a higher learning institution in Malaysia. To achieve the objective, the experiences were uncovered through in-depth interviews and a series of journal entries. Findings – The findings demonstrate that the content of YouTube could be exploited to expose the learners to authentic English. In addition to that, the web 2.0 features of YouTube can familiarise the learners with the current technology application. Significance – This study is significant as it shares with the readers the experiences of an ESL instructor and the learners concerning the potential of YouTube in offering authentic materials and use of technology. By adopting an online video platform and not relying solely on textbook and other printed materials, ESL practitioners are anticipated to be more creative in delivering the subject. This is especially true in teaching today’s generation who is the digital native. Accordingly, it helps ESL instructors to be able to keep pace with the trendy technology in order to enhance teaching and learning as well as fulfilling current learners’ technological demand.

scholarly journals Abdullah Nashih ‘Ulwan’s Technological Contribution toward the Development of Islamic Early Childhood Education

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-77
Author(s):  
Sigit Purnama
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Technology In Education ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Child Education ◽  
Good And Evil

The development of science and technology has an impact on the use of technology in education. The application of educational technology in learning is aimed at creating more effective, efficient, and meaningful learning for children. Meanwhile, Islam, which is revealed as a paradigm, explains that education is the best way in developing human nature as well as human resources towards the formation of ‘Insan Kamil’. One of the notable Moslem thinkers worthen to be discussed in this case study is Abdullah Nashih 'Ulwan who has written a monumental work in education entitled ‘Tarbiyatul Aulad fil Islam’. This study sought answers to Ulwan's contributions in the development of early childhood education. The results of this study show that Ulwan's thought cannot be separated from a particular movement namely ‘Ikhwanul Muslimin’. The critical foundation of Ulwan's thinking on child education is essentially derived from his thinking about fitrah. Fitrah, according to ‘Ulwan, is a nature in which humans have a tendency of innate good and evil. Therefore, children at their early age require particular forms of conditioning to develop learners’ type of personality through three approaches namely: the formulation of appropriate child education methods, the establishment of educator readiness and attachment to children, and the conditioning of early childhood education environments.

Creative Management, Technology and the BBC

2011 ◽  
pp. 285-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas Nicoli
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Management Technology

The past decade has witnessed increased attempts by managers, scholars and policy-makers to stimulate the creativity of organisations. The practice of stimulating organisational creativity has led to a paradigm shift known as creative management, the focus of which is to use these practices to achieve competitive advantages. Such creative stimulation can come in a variety of forms. These include identifying and influencing environmental conditions that can increase the chances for creating new and significant products or services. In order to stimulate creativity, current creative management literature proposes the use of technology as a disseminator of knowledge and ideas. This chapter offers a literature review of creative management and technology use for creativity. It next introduces a case study of how technology is used as a creative management tool at the BBC. The findings of the study indicate that although the BBC’s yearly revenues are under sustained pressure, the organisation has invested heavily in technology in order to maintain its high creative standing. In conclusion, supported by the findings of the case study, this chapter corroborates and further advocates the use of technology as a significant component of creative management practices.

scholarly journals Technologically changing African context and usage of Information Communication and Technology in churches: Towards discerning emerging identities in church practice (a case study of two Zimbabwean cities)

2015 ◽  
Vol 71 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vhumani Magezi
Keyword(s):  
Technology Use ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
The Third ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Technological Context ◽  
The World ◽  
African Context ◽  
Communication And Technology

The last decade has seen massive progress in technological advancement in Africa. Many pastors have embraced the use of technology in their religious and ministerial practices. Within such a context, it is necessary to understand the various identities of the African pastor emerging from responses to the use of technology. This article discusses technological use in churches, particularly focusing on the changing technological context of Africa. The article uses Zimbabwe as a case study to assess and determine technology use and the responsive emerging identities of pastors. Three identities of pastors arising from increased technological use in Zimbabwe have been discerned. The first identity is that of the pastor who is on a par with the world. He is a technology embracer and is as sophisticated as the congregational members. He is a networker and entrepreneur. The second identity is that of a pastor who is trailing society and technology. He is a cautious technology embracer and is a confused technology consumer. The third identity is that of a pastor in isolation. He is a technology objector, and is unconnected, ignorant and feels that God is somewhat an enemy of technology.

scholarly journals Investigating Parents' Attitudes towards Digital Technology Use in Early Childhood: A Case Study from Croatia

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nives MIKELIĆ PRERADOVIĆ ◽  
Gordana LEŠIN ◽  
Mirjana ŠAGUD
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Technology Use

scholarly journals Barriers to ICT use in EFL teacher education courses in Nepal: An activity theory perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 77-94
Author(s):  
Suman Laudari ◽  
Damian Maher
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Activity Theory ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Efl Teacher ◽  
Ict Training ◽  
Efl Teacher Education ◽  
Education Courses

The effectiveness of pre-service teachers’ ICT training during teacher education course is often linked with the teacher educators’ (TEs’) practices. TEs’ digital practices, however, are under-studied, thus, are not fully understood. This study, which draws on the theoretical tenets of Activity Theory, reports on the factors that limit TEs’ digital practices in a context where technology use has just begun to evolve. Using a multi-method case study, this study collected data from EFL TEs and policymakers. The analyses of the policy data and interviews reveal that multiple factors constrain TEs’ digital practices. A key finding of the study is that factors related to ICT policies, training for TEs and resources hindered the use of technology by TEs. Implications of these are discussed.

scholarly journals Unpacking Teacher’s Self-understanding in Technology Use during COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 364-373
Author(s):  
Fatimah Zahro Assidiq ◽  
Dewi Rochsantiningsih ◽  
Nur Arifah Drajati
Keyword(s):  
Technology Use ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Future Perspective ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Task Perception ◽  
Professional Teaching

The spread of Covid-19 virus has suddenly forced face-to-face learning into online learning. These sudden changes give impacts to professional teaching and learning practices of teacher, teacher not only gives the material but also use technology maximally during this pandemic. The role of teachers and their professional self-understanding has become increasingly complex. This current study led to know about the teacher’s self-understanding in the use of technology during the pandemic. Based on the purpose of the study, this study adopted a small-scale case study with one participant who is an EFL teacher from one of private senior high school in Surakarta, Indonesia. This case study used semi-structure interviews and classroom observations for collecting data techniques. To collect the data, researcher used teacher’s self-understanding theory from Kelchtermans (1993). These teacher’s self-understanding has five components, (1) self-image; (2) self-esteem; (3) task-perception; (4) job motivation; and (5) future perspective. After collecting the data, researcher applied an interactive model analysis. The results showed that (1) teacher’s self-understanding in the use of technology becomes more positive. This understanding brings teacher to become part of booster teaches conducted by The Ministry of Education and Culture, and (2) the inclusion of informal, self-initiated, and self-regulated procedures has supported the modifications of these components of teacher’s self-understanding when she used technology.

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