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In the VPK Classroom forIn the VPK Classroom for
Young ChildrenYoung Children
Julia Curtis EME 2040
Why use technology?
• Technology provides tools that can be used as engagers and facilitators of thinking, helping young children construct their knowledge of the world (Jonassen & Howland, 2003, p. 12).
Using Microsoft® PowerPoint™ to Support Emergent Literacy Skill Development for Young Children At-Risk or Who Have Disabilities - Jack Hourcade
Things to think about….
When presenting PowerPoint presentations to young children…
– Keep slides simple– Use a recognizable font– Use clipart and pictures to complement print– Do not make presentation too long– Have an interactive element to the presentation
Recognizable Fonts
• Children who are learning letters and numerals need to have fonts that are familiar and readable. Many
fonts do not have a complementary lower case.
Poor Choice Good Choice
ABCDEFGHIJK ABCDE / abcde
ABCDE/abcde ABCDE / abcde 12345 12345
Use Minimal Text
Rule of Seven
• No more than seven lines with seven words per line.
Teaching and Learning with Technology / Fourth Edition. Judy Lever-Duffy, Jean McDonald
Clipart!Using visuals are important to create and enhance learning for the young child.
PicturesReal life pictures are important to
connect a young child to their world and provide realism.
Use of White Space
Young children can be confused when the page is too busy or has too many colors and
distractions.
“ White space is needed to provide the contrast that catches the reader’s eye. But white space is much more than just background. It lets the design breathe & allows
important objects or words to stand out.”
Bringing Down The House: Creating Sensational Knock Your Socks Off Presentations
By: Ian Jukes
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2 Two
1 One
Three Little SnowmenExample Slide
Don’t be afraid to use technology…many times the kids know more than you do!