WEB LITERACY FOR BABIES….?

How two pre-schools are transforming curricular pedagogy to

go beyond typical “tools”

Two diverse philosophies

• Creative Curriculum

• Teacher directed: The activities are planned for

children. The environment is organized

around curricular goals. Skills based. Teachers initiate discussion.

• Reggio Emilia

• Student directed: Children have some control over

the direction of their learning. Children explore the environment

and create new ones. Children have a relationship with

other children Children must have endless ways

and opportunities to express themselves.

One distinct challenge: overcoming anxiety about technology access for preschoolers.

Using BAR CODES to enrich learning.Combining literacy skills, social skills and critical thinking skills in a transformation use project at the Creative Curriculum preschool program.

PROJECT ONE: THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM PRE-SCHOOL

The BAR CODE Project

What began as a “paper plate” method of locating a seat at snack time transformed into using the iPad to scan personalized bar codes.

Common Core Standards:

• Demonstrates knowledge of print

and its uses.

• Describes the relationship between

illustrations and print.

• Thinks symbolically.

http://www/corestandards.org/assets/CCSI

Grappling’s Transforming Use

Indicators:

• Students, staff have access to

technology where ever learning

occurs.

• Developing HOTS

BAR CODES ENRICH TEACHER LEARNING

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Where in the school is….The teacher built on the bar code project to

expand the student roles as self-directed learners, researchers and explorers.

Common Core Standards:

• Uses symbols to represent something not

present.

• Uses language to connect experiences.

• Incorporates new, technical words in

everyday conversations.

http://www/corestandards.org/assets/CCSI

Grappling’s Transforming Use Indicators:

• Students initiate technology use as they

create their own learning experiences.

• Teacher roles expand to include

designers…

• Sustained inquiry for original thinking.

(iPad, Apple TV, blogspot)

Purple pancake day

The Music Teacher

CLASSROOM MASCOTS

WHERE IS ICEY?A SCAVENGER HUNT

• DISCOVERY

• SKILL DEMONSTRATION

• MEANINGFUL APPLICATION

What happened?

1. THE SCHOOL “THINK TANK”

2. Accepted into the Microsoft 2013 School of the Future Forum

http://www.sofpartnershipfoundation.org/content/agenda

CONNECTING beyond the local community

Here Olivia (Seattle) and Marcella (NYC) are sharing their experiences with BAR codes on a Google Hang-out.

THE FAMILY

Student generated ideas for creating three books around a central theme: FAMILY -jobs, food and fun.

PROJECT TWO: THE REGGIO EMILIA PRE-SCHOOL

THE PENGUIN ROOM’S FAMILY FOOD BOOKOpening the door to using the iPad as a tool for writing books.

Common Core Standards:

• Uses language to connect experiences.

• Asks and answers questions.

• Interacts during read-alouds and book

conversations.

http://www/corestandards.org/assets/CCSI

Grappling’s Transforming Use Indicators:

• Tools are used to construct meaning and

produce information that is useful to

others.

• Uses community learning tools

• Students, staff have access to technology

where ever learning occurs.

From oral to written expression

iPad, Book Creator App. Apple TV Projector

BUT, IT WENT BEYOND WRITING A BOOK

The use of Skype as a means of connecting home and school

Families READING books together takes on a new meaning.

LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD

FAMILY BOOK CREATIONS

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What’s next?

THE TECH TIP TEAM IS BORN…

SO WHAT?

Technology in these schools is now being used to: teach pre-literacy skills, teach language skills,encourage socialization skills,bridge the family and school communities,engage learners, increase skills for students and teachers,promote professional development through

collaboration.AND- creating sustainable web literacy cultures.