1. http://tinyurl.com/Heller2014 Interactive Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom Scan the QR Code below or type in the URL to access resources for the presentation including a Google Doc for sharing and a polling site.

2. Eileen Heller District Technology Trainer ESU 19/Omaha Public Schools www.ops.org/techhub/techtrainers eileen.heller@ops.org Interactive Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom Follow Opstechtrainers: 3. Overview Recommendations and Research Making computers easier to use Best Practices & Scope/Sequence Intentional planning Evaluating resources Sample lessons ? ? 4. Recommendations on Technology Be intentional about technology choices Establish rules and routines Facilitate involvement before, during & after activity Choose appropriate location of screens Limit screen time View research article onTech Hub website underWORKSHOP RESOURCES: ScreenTime Recommendations ? 5. Recommendations of Screen Time 6. Adjusting the Mouse Speed Mac Windows 7. Adjusting Accessibility Features MAC - System Preferences Universal Access Windows -Control PanelEase of Access Youtube Video Youtube Video 8. Best Practices Gradual Release I do- show with LCD, whiteboard & document camera We do- role play using mouse, touching, and clicking methods You do- build on skills and teach steps for help 1. Try yourself 2. Ask neighbor 3. Raise hand? 9. Developmental Steps Mouse Clicking Skills Headphone/Volume control Closing programs Switching between programs Opening Programs Typing numbers/letters Two hands on keyboard Saving work 10. Structuring Independent Tech Time Computer, whiteboard, or iPad center Set up where visible Remember Gradual Release first Use Learning Partners Limit site choices for rigor Provide website collections Folders on desktop Bookmarks Class website 11. Early Childhood Links www.ops.org/techhub/LEARNINGLINKS ? 12. Evaluating Sites Review of learned skill On student level Variety of activity Increases difficulty Ease of use Provides feedback Engaging EvaluateTreesTheme Sites: ? 13. Interactive Whiteboards Youtube Clip Allow for use at center time Seek out professional development Use tools to engage students Seek out premade resources Promethean Planet Smart Exchange Scholastic 14. Document Camera Youtube Clip- document camera Math manipulatives Read alouds Procedures Website of ideas 15. iPads Youtube Clip technologyinearlychildhood.com Reviews apps she has used Gives cleaning and management tips Shares lesson ideas 16. Lesson Sample Name Recognition Chrysanthemum Using Kidspiration Name recognition & counting Click & Drag, Save, Print 17. Lesson Sample Patterns Math Monsters- Youtube Patterns Following a different mouse (star), Click & Drag, switching sites Websites 18. Summary of Key Points Choose technology interactions intentionally Use gradual release to make activity meaningful Limit screen time Build skills step-by-step Focus on what is available to you 19. Eileen Heller District Technology Trainer ESU 19/Omaha Public Schools www.ops.org/techhub/techtrainers eileen.heller@ops.org Interactive Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom Follow Opstechtrainers: