1. Using Technology in Early Childhood Education
Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see. ~John W. Whitehead ~ The Stealing of America

2. Illinois Early Learning StandardsIllinois State Board of Education:Division of Early Childhood Education
3. Technology is changing the ways in which we obtain and process information
4. NAEYC: National Association for the Education of Young Children
Standard 3: NAEYC Accreditation Criteria for Teaching
The Program uses developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate and effective teaching approaches that enhance each childs learning and development in the context of the programs curriculum goals.
5. Computer Assisted InstructionProvide developmentally appropriate computer programs to assist in learning
6. NAEYC Standard 3
Respond to childrens interests and needs.
Make learning meaningful for all children.
Use instruction to deepen childrens understanding and build their skills and knowledge.
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7. Create E-Folios using video documentation
8. Use media to document learning
9. Capture Teachable Moments
10. 11. 12. Illinois Early Learning Standards Illinois State Board of Education: Division of Early Childhood Education
13. Provide new ways of learning
14. Technology Standards for all Illinois Teachers
Standard 1. Basic Computer/Technology Operations and Concepts.
Standard 2. Personal and Professional Use of Technology.
Standard 3. Application of Technology in Instruction.
Standard 4. Social, Ethical, and Human Issues.
Standard 5. Productivity Tools.
Standard 6. Telecommunications and Information Access.
Standard 7. Research, Problem Solving, and Product Development.
Standard 8. Information Literacy Skills.
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15. Preserving Memories
16. Ones destination is never a place but rather a new way of looking at things.
~Henry Miller~