Using Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom

I definitely support technology in the early childhood classrooms. The article, "Using Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom," has very supportive views of why technology should be used in the classroom and why it should be used with limitations. It is important for students to learn how to use technology at an early age because it plays such a huge role in our society today. Children need to able to engage in using what the "real world" utilizes everyday. When it comes to learning, there is nothing more "attention-getting" than having students learn by using television, movies, computers, and videos. Moreover, cameras and ipods are also great tools to use in the classroom. The computer programs today are very sufficient when it comes to teaching skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic to students. The advantages of technology is that almost everything being taught the students can see and hear. The use of technology in the classroom should be limited because students need time to interact with the teacher and other students. Interacting with others is very important. It is one way in which students learn to become social, develop personalities, likes and dislikes, and so forth. Students should not have to depend on technology to get the content across. Technology is a great resource to use when teaching, but it should be used to enhance what the children have already learned.

Kneas, K,M., & Perry, B,D. (2009). Using Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom. Retrieved February 2, 2009, from 'http://'teacher.scholastic.com/professional/bruceperry/using_technology.htm.