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Computer Programming Effects in Elementary: Perceptions and Career Aspirations in STEM
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Tran, Yune – Technology, Knowledge and Learning, 2018
The development of elementary-aged students' STEM and computer science (CS) literacy is critical in this evolving technological landscape, thus, promoting success for college, career, and STEM/CS professional paths. Research has suggested that elementary-aged students need developmentally appropriate STEM integrated opportunities in the classroom;…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Computer Science Education, Computer Literacy, Programming
Girls, Boys, and Bots: Gender Differences in Young Children's Performance on Robotics and Programming Tasks
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Sullivan, Amanda; Bers, Marina Umaschi – Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice, 2016
Prior work demonstrates the importance of introducing young children to programming and engineering content before gender stereotypes are fully developed and ingrained in later years. However, very little research on gender and early childhood technology interventions exist. This pilot study looks at N = 45 children in kindergarten through second…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2
What Role Should Technology Play in Young Children's Learning? Part 1.
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Haugland, Susan W. – Young Children, 1999
Presents a model for using computers with 3- and 4-year-olds, and another for children 5 to 8. Covers developmentally appropriate computer activities, parent support, benefits to children, enlisting support from the school community, setting up a computer study group for school personnel, and teacher training through computer experience,…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Developmentally Appropriate LOGO Computer Programming with Young Children.
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Gillespie, Catherine Wilson; Beisser, Sally – Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 2001
Discusses theoretical and practical issues in teaching LOGO computer programming to young children from preschool to grade 5. Examines the program's adherence to developmentally appropriate practices, educational theories (particularly those of Piaget), and the Reggio Emilia approach. Considers implications of the program for curriculum design,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Social Play at the Computer: Preschoolers Scaffold and Support Peers' Computer Competence.
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Freeman, Nancy K.; Somerindyke, Jennifer – Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 2001
Describes preschoolers' collaboration during free play in a computer lab, focusing on the computer's contribution to active, peer-mediated learning. Discusses these observations in terms of Parten's insights on children's social play and Vygotsky's socio-cultural learning theory, noting that the children scaffolded each other's growing computer…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Centers, Computer Literacy
Empowering Classroom Teachers via Early Childhood Computer Education.
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Ainsa, Patricia A. – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1992
The purpose of this study was to train and empower computer teacher facilitators through enabling them to introduce technology to children, instruct peers in use of computers for early childhood education, and improve family literacy and computer literacy through parent education. Found significant differences and implications for empowered roles…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Integrating New Technologies in UK Classrooms: Lessons for Teachers from Early Years Practitioners.
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Brooker, Liz – Childhood Education, 2003
Notes that rapid introduction of information and communication technologies in United Kingdom schools, along with government-mandated curriculum requirements, has not been matched by growth in practitioners' understanding of appropriate ways to use the technology. Examines the successful implementation of technology in early childhood settings…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Preparing Teachers to Use Technology with Young Children in Classrooms
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Pittman, Joyce – Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 2003
The national focus on excellence in education is commendable, Leave No Child Behind and the possibilities for classrooms of tomorrow. The National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for Teachers-Students and developed by the NETS Team-National Educational Technology Standards Writing Team and the Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers U.S. Department…
Descriptors: Excellence in Education, Early Childhood Education, Teaching Methods, Young Children