1. Incorporating Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom Jennifer Buckler Sandy Farrar Jessica Martin

2. why kids NEED technology: Social & Emotional Development Responsive Interaction=Participation

3. why kids NEED technology: Language Development Oral & Written=Thoughts, Feelings, & Emotions

4. why kids NEED technology: Motor Development Focus & Engagement

5. why kids NEED technology: Cognition & General Knowledge Opportunity to Interact

6. why kids NEED technology: Approaches Toward Learning Learning Styles

7. why kids NEED technology: Learning NEEDS to be Fun! Technology is Fun!

14. Technology Reward #1 Communication

15. Technology Reward #2 Social Interaction Image Source: http://purwadinata.blogspot.com/2008_01_27_archive.htmlhttp://purwadinata.blogspot.com/2008_01_27_archive.html

16. Technology Reward #3 Learner Achievement Image Source: http://www.mkis.edu.my/images/BigFacilities/Comlab.JPGhttp://www.mkis.edu.my/images/BigFacilities/Comlab.JPG

17. Technology Reward #4 Children with Special Needs Image Source: http://education.gsu.edu/PhysicalDis/AT/index.htmhttp://education.gsu.edu/PhysicalDis/AT/index.htm

18. Technology Reward #5 Student Motivation

19. Technology Reward #6 Family Involvement Image Source: http://www.mylivedaycare.com/images/family_computer.jpghttp://www.mylivedaycare.com/images/family_computer.jpg

20. Incorporating Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom Kids Need It! Essential! Many Rewards! Image Source: http://www.smithclass.org/news/04-05pix/computerkids.jpghttp://www.smithclass.org/news/04-05pix/computerkids.jpg