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Effects of Teacher- versus Application-Delivered Instruction on the Expressive Vocabulary of At-Risk Preschool Children
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Dennis, Lindsay R.; Whalon, Kelly J. – Remedial and Special Education, 2021
A repeated acquisition (RA) design was used to compare the effectiveness of research-based instruction embedded in repeated storybook reading facilitated by an adult or tablet application (app) on the vocabulary knowledge of six preschool children. All participants selected scored below the 40th percentile on the "Preschool Language…
Descriptors: At Risk Students, Preschool Education, Preschool Children, Program Effectiveness
Examining the Effects of Independent MALL on Vocabulary Recall and Listening Comprehension: An Exploratory Case Study of Preschool Children
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Terantino, Joe – CALICO Journal, 2016
In recent years scholars have explored the use of mobile devices as potential sources for language learning and teaching. Mobile phones and tablets, especially, have been researched with a focus on effectively building vocabulary primarily among university-level students. Comparable research in other age groups has not been as widespread. This…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Vocabulary
Computer Program Helps Revive Ancient Language.
Donahue, Bill – Winds of Change, 1990
Describes a computer program used at Isleta Pueblo's Headstart to teach preschool children to speak Isletan (a dialect of Tiwa). Discusses problems with technology and with community traditionalists seeking to protect secret cultural information. Provides contact information for those interested in starting a spinoff program, as have the Zunis.…
Descriptors: American Indian Languages, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Native Language Instruction
Using Technology in Reggio-Inspired Long-Term Projects.
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Trepanier-Street, Mary L.; Hong, Seong B.; Bauer, Jennifer C. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2001
Describes examples of use of technology in the implementation and documentation of long-term projects conducted as a part of the Reggio Emilia preschool curriculum. Considers use of digital camera, videotapes, and video prints; documentation of graphics with the computer scanner; use of computer software as a tool for representing ideas; and use…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Compute First: Read and Write Later.
Monahan, Brian D.; Monahan, Terry A. – 1982
A computer program entitled "Story Time" encourages preschool children to use the important language skills that develop during the first 3 or 4 years of life to create and print original stories. Although the computer does not write the stories, it aids the children in the creation of stories by prompting them with questions. In order to use the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
Technology in the Education of Young Children.
Dusewicz, Russell A. – Journal of Children in Contemporary Society, 1981
Describes the tools, methodologies, and applications of educational technology that are increasingly being used to enhance classroom teaching and learning: television, film, radio, audiotape, videotape, programed instruction, computers, and computer based education. Provides a perspective on future developments in the use of technology in…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs