Brainstorming

Brainstorming Unit 9.3A Research Partner Paper *Using Emerging Technologies in the Classroom*  ~8-10 page paper  ~At least 2 sources from EBSCOhost's Eric datebase  -2 peer reviewed full text sources  ~APA format  ~Due date: August 13 **Here is a resource from Eric I used on a prevoius paper. Very helpful for the overall effect of technology with young students. Take a look at it to see if it could be a resource for this paper. The title is:** Technology and Early Childhood Education: A Technology Integration Professional Development Model for Practicing Teachers**

This looks great

Found another one: Missing the Boat with Technology Usage in Early Childhood Settings: A 21st Century View of Developmentally Appropriate We can use this for how to make sure you aware of using the right technology

7/31/11: Alisha Idea 1- Podcasting in the Classroom: Helping students with phonics Audio Sight and Sounds

This one is interesting! Plus, phonics is a huge focus area for Pre K/early childhood.

Idea 2- Wikispaces Educational websites to help enhance learning

This idea I feel would have a lot of informatino. We could focus on a few great websites and discuss how they are beneficial in the classroom.

Idea 3- Blogging Students blogging with journal entires

Another great idea. I've also heard a lot about teachers using blogs for literature circles that we could tie in as well possibly?

8/1 Erin:

Google Earth How it takes students to places they have never seen. Makes connections with books and concepts they're learning about.

Webquests Promote cooperative learning and critical thinking.

Research from Eric:

Early Childhood Education in a Technological Age

Hand Manny and the Emergent Literacy Technology Toolkit

Using Computers in Early Years Education: What Are the Effects on Children's Development? Some Suggestions Concerning Beneficial Computer Practice

Technology Integration into Early Childhood Curricula: Where We've Been, Where We Are, Where We Should Go

Technology in Early Childhood Education: Finding the Balance