Why Integrate Technology into Early Childhood Classrooms?
Computer-related activities encourage the transfer and generalization of skills and concepts, complimenting the knowledge gained at the computer. In turn, computer activities can be used to reinforce concepts taught in another area of the curriculum. Integrating the computer into the preschool classroom will take some time. Designing computer and computer-related activities that reinforce skills will help early childhood staff use the computer as an integral part of the curriculum. Materials can be designed for use prior to, during, or following the computer activity. Many children can relate to objects and concepts when they have manipulatives, figures or books with which to play. Off-computer materials may also be items which children can take home and share with their families. Computer-related activities facilitate movement to computer activities. Some concepts will be easier for the children to understand because of their computer-related experiences. The child’s first experience
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