{"product_id":"9781598572452","title":"Instructional Technology in Early Childhood Classrooms","description":"\u003cp\u003eVideos, apps, web-based games, SMART boards—how can you use instructional technology options like these to strengthen teaching and learning in your early childhood program? Discover the answers in this accessible, problem-solving guide for pre-K and kindergarten, your key to choosing and using instructional technology to improve outcomes and ensure that children with and without disabilities are actively engaged. Aligned with the recent NAEYC policy statement on technology in early childhood programs,* this book gives you a clear, step-by-step \"EXPECT IT-PLAN IT-TEACH IT\" framework for integrating instructional technology into everyday classroom activities. Also a great textbook for preservice early childhood educators! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGET TEACHERS READY TO: \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eplan instructional activities\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e that help all children meet curriculum standards and benchmarks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eintegrate developmentally appropriate technology\u003c\/b\u003e into planned activities\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003euse technology to enhance inclusion\u003c\/b\u003e of children with disabilities and help them achieve IEP goals\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003elocate high-quality technology options\u003c\/b\u003e that are affordable and readily available\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003esupport emergent reading, writing, positive behavior\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003esocial communication\u003c\/b\u003e through strategic use of technology\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eweave technology into every part of the school day,\u003c\/b\u003e including arrival, circle time, snack time, play, and transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eovercome obstacles to use of technology\u003c\/b\u003e, from financial limitations to teacher training\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003emeasure the effectiveness of technology-supported activities\u003c\/b\u003e with assessment tools and data collection strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRACTICAL FEATURES:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-reference charts that lead teachers step-by-step through the EXPECT IT-PLAN IT-TEACH IT approach\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed classroom vignettes\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Screenshots and photos of key technology applications\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Specific examples of enhancing instruction with technology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Learning objectives at the start of every chapter\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e*\u003ci\u003eTechnology and Interactive Media as Tools in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8\u003c\/i\u003e. A joint position statement of NAEYC \u0026amp; the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media at Saint Vincent College, adopted January 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brookes, Paul H. Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47046879707376,"sku":"9781598572452","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781598572452_p0.jpg?v=1763810909","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781598572452","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}