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Kalinowski, Michael F. – Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 2001
Summarizes five trends in technology for children ages 12 and younger; identifies four current issues and three unresolved needs related to technology and children. Recommends hardware and software for educational purposes and offers resources for information on technology and technological trends in education. Notes that the greatest…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education
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Aldrich, Jennifer – Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 2002
The proliferation of computer software for young children necessitates that early childhood teachers have the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate and select developmentally appropriate software. This article describes the manner in which one university prepares early childhood teacher candidates to analyze software for the young children in…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Young Children, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
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Pange, Jenny; Kontozisis, Dimitrios – Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 2001
Greek preschoolers' level of knowledge about computers was examined as they participated in a classroom project to introduce them to new technologies. The project was based on Vygotsky's theory of socio-cultural learning. Findings suggest that this approach is a successful way to introduce new technologies to young children. (JPB)
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Objectives
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Daniels, Anthony – Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 2004
The study investigated the motivational effects of computer technology on writing instruction and performance of 5th-grade students. The participants (students and instructors) were engaged in preparatory sessions to take the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) test. Questionnaires on instructor observations and attitudes toward…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Writing Instruction, Grade 5, Elementary School Teachers
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Shade, Daniel D.; Davis, Bernadette Caruso – Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 1999
Uses the integration of literacy learning in early-childhood classrooms as a model for computer integration. Describes and recommends a basic set of "curriculum integration" software. Discusses how computers can function as scaffolds and manipulatives; includes an example of how to design an integrated unit that incorporates technology. Discusses…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Early Childhood Education
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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
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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
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Nir-Gal, Ofra; Klein, Pnina S. – Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 2004
This study was designed to examine the effect of different kinds of adult mediation on the cognitive performance of young children who used computers. The study sample included 150 kindergarten children aged 5-6. The findings indicate that children who engaged in adult-mediated computer activity improved the level of their cognitive performance on…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Kindergarten, Young Children, Teacher Role
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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
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Guha, Smita – Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 2003
This study investigated elementary grade teachers' personal experience with instructional computing in classroom instruction and depicts the causes of comfort or discomfort among teachers in using computers at elementary grade teaching. The specific study involved ten elementary grade teachers from randomly selected schools in Western New York.…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Elementary School Teachers, Teaching Experience, Computer Uses in Education
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Riel, Margaret; Schwarz, Jennifer; Hitt, Amy – Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 2002
Closing the digital divide requires much more than buying equipment, it requires increasing the knowledge and skills of teachers using the technology, and access to digital tools in the community. In such a larger system of change, technology can serve as a catalyst for increasing teacher and student learning. The Anaheim City School District…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Access to Computers, Educational Technology, Technology Integration