1. Technology Dr. Tonja L. Root Early Childhood & Reading Education Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA 31698-0092

2. Application Software n programs that allow users to create products or perform tasks 1 word processor 2 database 3 spreadsheet 4 graphics 5 telecommun- ication 6 desktop publication 7 slide show programs

3. Using Application Software n word processing software 1 facilitating the writing process 2 taking dictation (LEA) 3 creating classroom newsletter or newspaper 4 using it as a bulletin board

4. Using Application Software n graphics programs: Kid Pix, Kid Pix Companion, Kid Pix Studio, Print Show 1 paint own pictures 2 include animation 3 create banners, cards, invitations, t-shirt transfers

5. Using Application Software n desktop publishing: The Children’s Writing & Publishing Center, The Student Writing Center 1 create newspaper columns, diaries, journals 2 include headlines, graphics, imported images

6. Telecommunication n internet access: n electronic mail (email) n World Wide Web (www.ala.org)

7. Uses of Telecommunication n Unstructured & impersonal: Students explore. n Unstructure & personal: Students communicate with electronic penpals. n Structured & impersonal: Students retrieve data from on-line databases. n Structured & personal: Teachers set goals for electronic penpals.

8. Computer Assisted Instruction n tutorial programs n drill and practice programs n simulation software: SimCity, SimTown, SimFarm, Oregon Trail n problem-solving software: Carmen Sandiego series

9. Uses of Simulation & Problem-solving Software n Computer presents scenarios, quanitifies data, reports results, & illustrates repercussions in graphic & visual manner. n Students think of solutions, act on ideas, & take responsibility of actions.

10. Laser Technology, References, and Databases n Databases: atlases, maps, encyclopedias n Interactive storybooks: Broderbund’s Living Book Series: Just Grandma & Me, The Tortoise & the Hare