tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.comments2023-08-05T01:05:05.590-07:00ICT in Early Childhood EducationBeverly Kayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08429304628360932037noreply@blogger.comBlogger170125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-63200462509307969422016-03-03T12:29:32.449-08:002016-03-03T12:29:32.449-08:00Kia Ora Andy, Thanks for your great question. I do...Kia Ora Andy, Thanks for your great question. I don't think my opinion has changed overall. What I feel has happened however, is that technologies have been brought into ece without teachers having too much of an idea about how it fits with best practice, how it fits with their philosophy of teaching and learning, nor what the technologies are actually capable of contributing. I do believe there are too many 'mindless' games on technologies, which children are left to 'workout' on their own, teachers are not sure what games are or how they work, and therefor there is a lot of mindless use of technologies established in ece as a result.<br /><br />Thanks again - I must find some time to write an updated post.Beverly Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08429304628360932037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-30065471686983432312016-03-03T06:19:47.314-08:002016-03-03T06:19:47.314-08:00Here the kids can learn social skills, like how to...Here the kids can learn social skills, like how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way.<br /><a href="http://www.pstti.com/" rel="nofollow"><b>Montessori education in india</b></a>|<a href="http://www.pstti.com/" rel="nofollow"><b>Montessori teacher training program</b></a><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401822977882768037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-59281298311347900832015-04-20T21:49:00.178-07:002015-04-20T21:49:00.178-07:00Hi Jennings - if you are interested in more inform...Hi Jennings - if you are interested in more information about Lisa Guernsey this link will take you to interesting articles that she has written on the subject... http://www.lisaguernsey.com/articles&volume=1&issue=zero-to-three-screensense<br /><br />Beverly Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08429304628360932037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-36099468907936723472015-03-10T09:59:33.515-07:002015-03-10T09:59:33.515-07:00Kia Ora
I've just stumbled across your blog (...Kia Ora<br /><br />I've just stumbled across your blog (nice work btw) but seeing as this is a few years old was wondering if your views about ICT in ECE have changed over time? I'm very much of the philosophy that children will press buttons until something happens, and that this can lead to very unstructured discoveries. Would love to hear your experiences.<br />Andy<br /><br /><a href="http://primary-ed.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">My ECE blog!</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209258339305919597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-71359903197140132882013-12-10T13:24:51.425-08:002013-12-10T13:24:51.425-08:00Really great post. Technology can definitely make ...Really great post. Technology can definitely make a difference in the education system of our youth. The technology experiences that children have today will pave the way of the future.IT Chicagohttp://www.vitaltechsolutions.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-66845193924667238822013-10-30T01:23:51.891-07:002013-10-30T01:23:51.891-07:00Hi,
I’m Candy from PearlMountain Technology, whic...<br />Hi,<br /><br />I’m Candy from PearlMountain Technology, which has been focusing on developing graphics software since 2006. 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It’ll be much appreciated if you could also share some of your feedback on this app. Please feel free to contact me for a review copy or any other materials if you’re interested in reviewing Picture Collage Maker 3.<br /><br />Look forward to your reply.<br /><br />Best Regards,<br /><br />Candy,<br />PearlMountain Technology<br />http://www.pearlmountainsoft.com/<br />Email: candy@pearlmountainsoft.com<br />Skype: candy.rora<br /><br /><br />Candyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00721009366705487438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-92161990846867941622013-01-19T04:29:55.157-08:002013-01-19T04:29:55.157-08:00Totally agree, and it's also a tool to take aw...Totally agree, and it's also a tool to take away the stress, as they can have so much fun playing with this app (holistic learning!)Wendy Leung ('Learn')https://www.blogger.com/profile/06928349507413926221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-75943203860279392022012-08-05T12:23:33.902-07:002012-08-05T12:23:33.902-07:00To me, a straight-up game is for pure entertainmen...To me, a straight-up game is for pure entertainment. There is very little educational value to it and it can be very mindless. An educational game is still entertaining and fun, but it has am educational undertone. These kind of games should have the students activate their prior knowledge and experience in order to beat the game. <br /><br />I think that if you are going to use games in the classroom, especially a Kindergarten classroom, then you need to do your research on every single game. Have a rationale ready for the parents who will give you a hard time about them (we all have at least one). I would just be ready with a reason for why you are playing the game in class.<br /><br />Good Luck!Meghannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-71714483276697628902012-06-01T23:25:23.646-07:002012-06-01T23:25:23.646-07:00Sounds fabulous Anne. My mind couldn't stop bu...Sounds fabulous Anne. My mind couldn't stop buzzing after the last masterclass networking with such inspiring people. efellows rock!Beverly Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08429304628360932037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-50993363165669344652012-06-01T03:24:01.941-07:002012-06-01T03:24:01.941-07:00Hi Beverley, I am exceptionally proud to be in you...Hi Beverley, I am exceptionally proud to be in your fellowship! I love the inspiration, especially when we are together inspiring and motivating each other! Maybe we should have a skype or google hangout catch up soon?<br />AKannekennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-47059803038381240792012-04-05T15:11:40.622-07:002012-04-05T15:11:40.622-07:00I have been using both the Ipad and the Ipod Touch...I have been using both the Ipad and the Ipod Touch with a variety of apps (that I am planning to review on my blog)and I am finding that the puzzle ones (Tozzle) and Dino diggers are current favourites along with the memory match apps - both animal and dinosaur. What I am finding is that they are being used (as with desk top computers) by groups of children, thus stimulating discussion, social interaction, and shared learning experiences. Also, we have an autistic child who loves using an Ipad at home and it has proven to be a social tool for him as he shares his knowledge with other children and they enjoy working with him. This has led to enormous progress for him and is yet another facet to the wonderful new tool we have in our hands. I am seriously considering the purchase of more of these devices, partly as the Touch is not being used for MY planned purpose, music selection, because of the learning I am seeing happening. As usual, the learning I was expecting is not happening, but I am finding there is a fascinatingly different aspect to using tablets that I am looking forward to exploring further.<br />MargaretMargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13822805947379380181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-82974731163495192952012-02-14T14:16:56.802-08:002012-02-14T14:16:56.802-08:00@Steve - yes absolutely
@ Ann - this has been some...@Steve - yes absolutely<br />@ Ann - this has been something I have been thinking about. I would like to ensure that we are getting the most out of the ipad. Parents have already asked if we are going to get more - which was a response that interested me (positive). We do have plans for an ipod touch that is dedicated to allowing children to find and select their own choices of music to play using album pictures rather than words they can't yet read.Beverly Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08429304628360932037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-29111668922956162302012-01-29T13:23:59.197-08:002012-01-29T13:23:59.197-08:00so are you using ipad with children? i wondered if...so are you using ipad with children? i wondered if it was too hard for several chn to see well or hold??? haven't tried it yet. Any useful apps do you think?Northland Kindergartenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03502478524725125826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-60939381411872586282012-01-02T00:45:43.905-08:002012-01-02T00:45:43.905-08:00Some excellent thoughts. Really important to get o...Some excellent thoughts. Really important to get our hands dirty and get over the fear.Steve Voiseyhttp://professionaldevelopment.school.nz/about-me/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-64941229599359367402011-11-29T05:44:47.184-08:002011-11-29T05:44:47.184-08:00Hi Beverly This is fantastic. I am doing a DC101 c...Hi Beverly This is fantastic. I am doing a DC101 course at school and getting back into blogging.I love reading about all these new applications and ideas and it keeps me in touch with home, thanks. I will share this blog with other teachers here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-42348521524055871542011-10-08T14:07:28.919-07:002011-10-08T14:07:28.919-07:00You may be interested in this children's book ...You may be interested in this children's book for the I-Pad to "shake perspectives".<br /><br />http://www.tabletpcexpert.co.uk/applications/pop-it-perspective-altering-toddlers-app-ipad/<br /><br />The author presented it in a TED conference:<br />http://www.ted.com/talks/raghava_kk_shake_up_your_story.html<br /><br />Very cool - however after more learning about the 'suicide nets' that surround the Apple factories in China I'm even more reluctant to bring these tools into my centre.akohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15616184093925619910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-14379492750235908002011-09-19T01:13:50.043-07:002011-09-19T01:13:50.043-07:00AwesomeAwesomeSuedothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962419643635567729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-373546511546659862011-09-04T03:40:45.502-07:002011-09-04T03:40:45.502-07:00It sounds like a great resource that we will check...It sounds like a great resource that we will check out in our team, thanks for the review.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06844182776939702948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-79406214980175330882011-07-18T16:52:59.849-07:002011-07-18T16:52:59.849-07:00hey Beverly, I absolutely think this is great - br...hey Beverly, I absolutely think this is great - brings a smile to your face but so true... Always new we worked with the best age group.<br /><br />BarbaraBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01687723317552779249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-342876411995907692011-07-16T07:39:00.066-07:002011-07-16T07:39:00.066-07:00Hi, sounds like you are having great fun. I have b...Hi, sounds like you are having great fun. I have been using iPads and iPod Touches in school for some time now with great success. <br /><br />As for deleting, settings - general - enable restrictions and make sure deleting apps is turned off.<br /><br />Budget - well, there are so many great apps out there. Try looking at websites like freeappaday.com, freeappalert.com and freeappcalendar.com - they show apps that have been made free by the developer for a limited time. There are alot of irrelevant ones but occasionally a few great ones. Download any that are free that day that you think may be ok. At least then you can try them and if they are good then they were free and if not then just delete them from your app library.<br /><br />I hope this has been of some help - have fun!Mrs Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10951150625501723916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-35106179643670261702011-07-12T11:29:57.176-07:002011-07-12T11:29:57.176-07:00Love the idea. Love the iPad. Question...have yo...Love the idea. Love the iPad. Question...have you tried to have the young children use the onscreen keyboard? Have you found that problematic? I have found that the keyboard is awkward, and makes typing (without errors) nearly impossible.Kathryn Pomroynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-61890975412828471162011-06-24T05:06:33.904-07:002011-06-24T05:06:33.904-07:00Hey TD, long time no comment. I previously had a s...Hey TD, long time no comment. I previously had a site timetoshine.com.au<br />It is still around but lost it's education focus, concentrating on Kanguru now.<br />Re iPad: The apps should be backed up on the computer, so that if anyone wipes them, you can easily reinstall them when you sync.<br />We have been experimenting with iPads with students with profound communication difficulties, and finding it is marvelous, I will write more about it on my blog soon.<br />I love iPads and know the power the hold. The cost is a problem though. The other thing I am checking out is the use of Kindles in the classroom. Probably not as relevant in a Kindy though. There are lots of advantages for primary schools to look at.Timhttp://kanguru.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-68350450984788490442011-06-16T12:21:49.183-07:002011-06-16T12:21:49.183-07:00Hi Bev
As long as your iPad is synchronized ...if ...Hi Bev<br />As long as your iPad is synchronized ...if the apps are mistakenly deleted - just synch them back? Also..on money..why don't you buy a visa debit card from Kindie money and use that on the kin die's apple account?Mariannsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-38829286209905060832011-06-10T08:46:41.346-07:002011-06-10T08:46:41.346-07:00At the UW Madison there is a team who has created ...At the UW Madison there is a team who has created open source software for building mobile apps. I'd keep an eye out for their Ipad update.<br />http://arisgames.org/get-aris/Shell.beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560789146571597512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8238763463826457310.post-33547239281766529302011-06-09T21:41:44.929-07:002011-06-09T21:41:44.929-07:00Thanks Angeal and Marg - I will look into it. @ Ly...Thanks Angeal and Marg - I will look into it. @ Lyn - I've tried the restriction thing - seemed to make the apps disappear - will have to re-try with a little more brain power.<br /><br />Will also have to figure out how to spend Kindergarten money on apps (and not my own) without a visa or master card. Once I've figured that out - watch it fly!!<br /><br />(or, as I have said on my latest app - sorry post - I will have to write my own - apps that is)Beverly Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08429304628360932037noreply@blogger.com