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Why and How to EvaluateTechnology for Early Learners

September 22, 2011

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Jenne Parks, M.S.Early Learning Content

Specialist, Hatch

Today’s Speakers

Dale McManis, Ph.DDirector of Research

Hatch

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Why & How toEvaluate Technology

for Early Learners

Let’s Get Started!

Presented by:Dr. Dale McManis & Jenne Parks

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• What is educational technology?

• What does the research say?• How do we integrate it into the

classroom?• How can we evaluate it?• What does a typical

technology- enriched day look like?

Road Map

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What is Educational Technology?

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From an Adult Expert

Educational technology is the study & ethical practice of facilitating learning & improving performance by creating, using & managing appropriate technological processes & resources.

Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 2008

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I like computers because they teach me so much and if I had a friend who didn’t have a computer, I would tell him the cat and cow story is my favorite because it is so funny! They go to another country with the cat on the cow!

Sebastian, 5 yearsMudpies Child Development Center Winston-Salem, NC

From an Child Expert

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Groups Making Guidelines

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NAEYC Draft Position Statement“Technology in Early Childhood Programs”2011

What is developmentally appropriate practice for technology?

• Age & developmental status• Promote progress• Maintain interest

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The question now is how can we best use technology for education?

The question is no longer should we have educational technology?

Outcomes-Based Research

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Why has the Question Changed?• 30 years of Research• Positive Outcomes for

Early Learners

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Cognitive Development

Foster et al., 1994; Muhlstein & Croft, 1986; Riding & Tite, 1985; Shapira, 1995

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• Language

• Literacy

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Cognitive Development

Bangert-Drowns, 1993; Holmes & Godlewski, 1995; Jones & Pellegrini, 1996; Moxley et al., 1997Brinkley & Watson, 1987 & 1988; Clements & Natasi, 1993; Wright, 1994

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• Writing

• Math

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Social-Emotional Development

• Encouragement• Cooperation• Collaboration

King & Alloway, 1992; Klinzing & Hall, 1985; Muller & Perlmutter, 1985; Rhee & Chavnagri, 1991

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AdvancedSkills• Motivation• Higher-Order

Thinking• Meta-Cognition

Escobedo, 1992; Goodwin et al., 1986; Nastasi et al., 1990; Shade, 1994

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Special Needs

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• Social-Emotional• Fine Motor• Gross Motor• Communication• Cognition• Self-Help

Hutinger & Johanson, 2000

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Where are we going?

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• Teachers want them

• Concerned about lack of appropriate content

Interactive Whiteboards

Grunwald & PBS, 2009, 2011

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• children spend more time engaged

Wood, 2001

Children spend more time engaged

Wood, 2001

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Children collaborate more

Wood, 2001

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School readiness improves

McManis et al., 2010

82% Ready to Read & 92% School Ready in Math

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Mobile Technologies

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• Children learn to use them quickly

• Encourages independence

ProjectLAMP, 2011

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• Enhances mastery of concepts

• Explore more complex and abstract concepts

ProjectLAMP, 2011

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How can

YOU integrate educational technology into the classroom?

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Target the results you want

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Make it about connectingwith the children

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Integration is Essential

Educator Support

Sufficient Interaction Time

Sustained Staff Development

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Sheingold & Hadley, 1990

Takes time to fully support children’s learning

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Sustained Staff Development:Bringing It All Together

Mishra & Koehler, 2006; Haugland, 1998

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Teacher Training =

1) Interactions2) Constructivist Ideas3) Scaffolding

Shute & Miksad, 1997

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Increased

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• What is educational technology?

• What does the research say?• How do we integrate it into the

classroom?• How can we evaluate it?• What does a typical

technology- enriched day look like?

Road Map

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Selecting Appropriate Educational Technology

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• Goals• Technology• Content

Clements & Sarama, 2003

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Learning Goals

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• Approaches to Learning

• Cognitive• Social-Emotional

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Interactive Technology

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WhiteboardsDesktops

Multi-touch Tables

Mobile Devices

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Is this content…

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• Worthwhile?• Appropriate?• Relevant?

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Educational Value• Focus• Standards• Feedback

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Age-Appropriate• Subject Matter• Skill Level• Interest & Appeal• Free of Bias

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Child Friendly• Clear & Simple

Choices

• Opportunities for Success

• Independent Learning

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Captures Engagement• Variety• Rewards• Graphics• Audio

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Assessment & Progress Monitoring

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AdditionalFeatures• Customization• Create Activities

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Integration into the Classroom

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A Day in the Life…

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A Look at the Lesson Plan

1) Vocabulary & Phonological Awareness

2) Counting & Patterning3) Living & Non-Living4) Leadership &

Cooperation

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This Week’s Goals:

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One Day,EndlessChances forIntegration• Arrival• Transitions• Circle Time• Learning

Centers

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FlexibilityTo MeetIndividual& GroupNeeds• Differing Group

Sizes• Variance of

Skills & Goals• Capture &

Keep

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For your viewing pleasure…

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Closing Thought

Just spending money on computers without a plan will have a low probability of increasing achievement…

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Clements & Sarama, 2003

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Jenne Parks, M.S.Early Learning Content

Specialist, Hatch

Speaker Contact Information

Dale McManis, Ph.D.Director of Research

Hatch

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[email protected] [email protected]

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Interactive Technology & Learning Activities

Brought to you by The Early Learning Experts

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Touchscreen Solutions+ Research-Based Activities

= Better Student Results

RECENT STUDY of Hatch TeachSmart Learning System:

82% “ready to read” & 92% “school ready” in math

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Research-Based Claims–Can You Trust What Businesses Say?

NEXT SESSION: October 6th @ 2PM EST

Dr. Kyle Snow Director of the Center for Applied Research

NAEYC

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Supporting Early Learners with TechnologyOctober 13th @ 2PM EST

Susan Gunnewig Director of Product Development, Hatch

5 Big Ideas for The Future of Early ChildhoodOctober 25th @ 2PM EST

David Kirp Author of “KIDS FIRST”

How “Screen Time” Impacts Toddlers & PreschoolersNovember 15th @ 2PM EST

Lisa Guernsey Director of the Early Education Initiativeat New America Foundation

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And the Winner Is…

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