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Improving Mathematics Learning by Integrating Curricular Activities with Innovative and Developmentally Appropriate Digital Apps: Findings from the Next Generation Preschool Math Evaluation
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Presser, Ashley Lewis; Vahey, Philip; Dominguez, Ximena – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2015
This paper describes findings from a blocked randomized design (BRD) field study conducted to examine the "Next Generation Preschool Math" (NGPM) program's implementation in preschool classrooms and promise in improving young children's mathematic learning. NGPM integrates traditional preschool activities with developmentally appropriate…
Descriptors: Preschool Education, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematics Curriculum
A Qualitative Examination of Two Year-Olds Interaction with Tablet Based Interactive Technology
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Geist, Eugene A. – Journal of Instructional Psychology, 2012
The purpose of this study was to observe children naturally interacting with these touch screen devices. Little direct instruction was given to the children on the use of the devices however an adult did assist when needed. The device was introduced to the children as would be any other educational material such as play-dough, new items in the…
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Play, Dramatic Play, Participant Observation
Designing Technology for Children: Moving from the Computer into the Physical World with Electronic Blocks
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Wyeth, Peta; Purchase, Helen – Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 2002
Electronic Blocks are a new programming environment designed specifically for children between three and eight years of age. As such, the design of the Electronic Block environment is firmly based on principles of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education. Electronic Blocks are the physical embodiment of computer…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Preschool Children, Children, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Preschool Teacher's Conceptions of Computers and Play
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Sandberg, Anette – Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 2002
There are many dimensions of play and play's significance for children's development and learning is often emphasized, but how do preschool teachers see children's use of computers in preschool? A qualitative study was done with 13 Swedish preschool teachers that had experience working with computers in preschool. The overall aim of this study was…
Descriptors: Play, Preschool Teachers, Computer Uses in Education, Preschool Children