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Racial, Ethnic, and Gendered Traits Presented by Main and Secondary Characters of Preschool Apps
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Amanda LaTasha Armstrong – ProQuest LLC, 2023
The purpose of this study was to examine character racial, ethnic, and gender representation of main and secondary of apps designed for preschoolers using a quantitative content analysis. Because of the design of characters for apps differs from other forms of media, this study examined traits associated with racial, ethnic, and gender groups…
Descriptors: Preschool Education, Computer Software, Computer Oriented Programs, Literary Devices
Music-Based iPad App Preferences of Young Children
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Burton, Suzanne L.; Pearsall, Aimee – Research Studies in Music Education, 2016
Music-based technology is frequently included in early childhood classrooms as an attempt to incorporate music education in the curriculum. However, there is a lack of research that addresses the educational benefits of music-based tablet applications (apps) for young children. Researchers in this study explored the preferences of 4-year-old…
Descriptors: Music Education, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Handheld Devices
What's App with that? Selecting Educational Apps for Young Children with Disabilities
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More, Cori M.; Travers, Jason C. – Young Exceptional Children, 2013
Educational research will likely never be able to keep pace with technological innovation. It therefore will become increasingly important that early childhood professionals rely on existing knowledge to effectively evaluate and integrate emerging technology in the natural environment rather than waiting for a broad platform of research to inform…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Computer Oriented Programs, Technology Integration
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
Assistive Technology for Preschoolers with Disabilities: Collected Resources. The Preschool Technology Training Team Project.
Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron, OH. – 1995
The Preschool Technology Training Project was designed to develop and demonstrate a regional training model on the applications of assistive technology for preschoolers with disabilities. The goal of the training was to enable preschool special education teachers, related services personnel, and parents of young children with disabilities to…
Descriptors: Activities, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Class Activities, Classroom Environment
Head Start Automation Manual.
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Maryland Univ., College Park. Univ. Coll. – 1992
The task for the National Data Management Project is to share technological capabilities with the Head Start Community in order to implement improved services for children and families involved in Head Start. Many Head Start programs have incorporated technology into their programs, including word processing, database management systems,…
Descriptors: Accounting, Automation, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Oriented Programs