1. Learning through Technology in Pre - K Presenters: Amber Forsythe Damita Richard-Jacques

2. Technology Definition – The branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life, society and the environment, drawing upon such subjects as industrial arts, engineering, applied science and pure science. (Dictionary.com)

3. Benefits of using Technology in Pre -K Interactivity: Using technology actively involves students in the learning process. Engagement: Students using technology become active participants in the learning process instead of passive listeners. Motivation: Using technology can reduce discipline problems. When the student is highly motivated to participate, there is little time for trouble. Empowerment: Using technology allows students to take ownership of the project. Differentiation: Using technology allows students to use different learning styles. Students who are visual learners can read information and auditory learners can listen to information.

4. Forms of Technology Elmo or Document Scanner Projector Active/Smart Board PowerPoint or Photo Story

5. Forms of Technology Camera and Video Ipad/Ipod

6. Forms of Technology Blogs/Wiki/Social Bookmarking Educational Sites Educational Programs Educational Shows

7. Incorporating Technology into your Classroom Elmos, Projectors and Active/Smart Boards can be very resourceful for whole group activities. Power Point or Photo Stories can be used to bring real life situations to students in order for them to better relate to the given subject. Cameras can be used to take pictures for Photo Stories or to document student progress. Videos can be used for Digital Storytelling or on class field trips. Ipods can be used for auditory support and Ipads can be used for centers or other activites.

8. Incorporating Technology into your Classroom Youtube and SchoolTube both have a ton of educational clips and videos. Web 2.0 is a great way to connect the student’s home life with school life. Educational Sites are useful for centers or small group activities. Educational Software is useful for independent work at centers. Educational Shows are good to have on hand for fast finishers, rainy days or incentive “fun” days.

9. A look into my favorite YouTube Channels The HaveFunTeaching channel has an ABC phonics song as well as a song for each letter, complete with pictures and sounds. http://www.youtube.com/user/havefunteaching?feature=results_ main http://www.youtube.com/user/havefunteaching?feature=results_ main -ABC HipHop with Ah-choo on the s2achchoo channel was a BIG hit with my students this past school year. http://youtu.be/aluuyOtscnE http://youtu.be/aluuyOtscnE -The HooplaKidz and DJCKIDS channels have a lot of nursery rhyme videos that the kids loved. http://www.youtube.com/user/hooplakidz?feature=pvchclk http://www.youtube.com/user/hooplakidz?feature=pvchclk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqKb9SvAEFc&feature=channel &list=UL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqKb9SvAEFc&feature=channel &list=UL

10. A look into my favorite YouTube Channels The HarryKindergarten channel has a lot of great videos, but the Seasons and Senses songs are two of my favorites. http://www.youtube.com/user/HarryKindergarten http://www.youtube.com/user/HarryKindergarten The beeblebrox01 channel has all of the color songs as well as the Dr. Jean Compound boogie. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xb9jSBKN4o&feature=p lcp http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xb9jSBKN4o&feature=p lcp The jorgeembon channel has the 5 little monkeys song, which my student’s loved and much more. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2rQ-Mkb-vM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2rQ-Mkb-vM

11. A Look into my favorite Educational Sites Professorgarfield – has a variety of educational games, but I personall love the games that focus on phonemic awareness. http://professorgarfield.org/pgf_home.html Tvokids – personal favorite is “Leterella”. Students hit a key on keyboard and she says the letter then a word that goes with the letter sounds. http://www.tvokids.com/2-5

12. A Look into my favorite Educational Sites Crickweb – Educational games in all subjects. http://www.crickweb.co.uk/Early-Years.html ABCmouse – ABC Mouse Learning Academy is FREE for any teacher to sign up. Games, activities, etc for all subjects. http://www.abcmouse.com/home

13. Now it’s your turn!! There are a bunch of my favorite YouTube channels as well as Educational sites listed on your handout. Get with a partner and explore these and after we will discuss ways that you plan to incorporate them into your classroom. (Also take this time to create your ABCmouse.com account and explore that site on your own as well.)

14. Time’s up! Let’s discuss what you’ve explored!!

15. Sharing Time! If there are any other forms of technology you use in your classroom, please share them with us now. Also, if there are any other ways that you utilize technology in your classroom. Let’s discuss!

16. Wrap Up In closing, please remember that technology use in the classroom can be beneficial and fun for you and your students. We live in a tech savvy world and the sooner our students are introduced to technology the better!!