Beyond Gaming: A Technology Explosion
Beyond Gaming: A technology explosion in early childhood classrooms, written by Nancy Hertzog and Marjorie Klein is an article that describes the wonderful effect technology has on learning for early learners. They discuss the research that indicates five valuable reasons for young children to use technology. This research emphasizes how the use of technology as a “Mindtools” helps to engage students in critical and creative thinking skills. Further in this article, authors explain a curriculum that is being used by students at University Primary School, which is affiliated with the University of Illinois. This specific curriculum incorporates the Project Approach, which consists of three phases that guide students through inquiry. It also states all the benefits this particular curriculum had on students’ creativity, critical thinking, and academic gains, as well as the impact it had on teachers, parents, and the community.
Hertzog, N., & Klein, M. (2005). Beyond gaming: a technology explosion in early childhood classrooms.Gifted Child Today, 28(3), 24-31.
Retrieved from: http://www.austinschools.org/it/itrc/docs/Differentiated_2.pdf
Hertzog, N., & Klein, M. (2005). Beyond gaming: a technology explosion in early childhood classrooms.Gifted Child Today, 28(3), 24-31.
Retrieved from: http://www.austinschools.org/it/itrc/docs/Differentiated_2.pdf