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TOPIC:Using iPads in Preschools

Listen to Ms. Marshall's interview on the use of iPads in schools.
Ms. Marshall is an early childhood educator.

Check out our Powerpoint Presentation on the use of iPads in Early Childhood Education.

Click here: Ipad presentation from Sony2cool

Are you planning to use the iPad in your class? 

Here are some simple rules for your little ones to follow.

(These rules might change depending on the activity.)

Here is some useful information.

Using iPads in Preschool

Today’s children are exposed to 
technology from as early as their first year, quite unlike their parents and grandparents.

 This 21^st century, demands that all persons develop proficiency and fluency in the area of technology. Our young children should therefore be exposed to technology to develop this 21^st century skill.

In many classrooms across the world, teachers are already using iPads to enhance teaching and learning.
They have recognized that a number of benefits can 
be derived from using technology.

In early childhood education, once
developmentally appropriate applications are chosen, young children stand to benefit in numerous ways.

 However, like everything else, technology has its pros 
and cons.






Check out this video!- Great ideas from a teacher who is using  iPads in her Kindergarten class.

Benefits of Using the iPad:

• Builds enthusiasm
• Increases interest
• Can be part of the listening centre
• Develops fine motor skills
• Assists with hand and eye coordination
• Builds communication skills
• Builds social skills such as taking turns
• Immediate portable access to internet
• Specific apps can address pupils’ social and problem solving skills.
• Free apps are accessible
• Easy manipulation
• Saves paper

  

Disadvantages of Using the iPad:

• Socially isolating
• All books are not available electronically
• Expensive
• Slows down language development
• Safety issues- can be easily stolen, lost or broken
• Just another screen for children - in addition to the television
• Can cause strain injuries
• Does not develop gross motor skills
• Some applications are costly
• Not enough hands-on time
• Too much stimulation

                                                       Have a laugh!

Here are some useful links:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pjbh3kX26nk

www. adigitalkindergarten.com

www.ipadopedia.com  

 http://www.easternct.edu/cfdrc/documents/julyaugust2012.pdf
http://www.brighthubeducation.com/teaching-preschool/113418-using-ipads-in-preschool/http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech087.shtml

  What are your views on the use of iPads in the early childhood classroom?

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