Description
For this benchmark, you will create an early childhood classroom technology plan based on current and emerging technologies.
Choose an age group: Birth to Age 5/Pre-K or K to Age 8/Grade 3.
Research three current technologies, for the chosen age group, that have influenced the learning outcomes for the early childhood classroom.
Research one emerging technology, for the chosen age group, that can be used to influence learning outcomes in the early childhood classroom.
Research local and online professional development opportunities that focus on incorporating technology in the early childhood classroom.
Create a five-section brochure for your early childhood classroom technology plan that explains the three current technologies, the one emerging technology, and the professional development opportunities.
In the first four sections, include the following for each technology:
- Title
- Type (software, hardware, website)
- Age range
- Description
- Key features
- Research found on the influence on the learning outcomes in the early childhood classroom
- Benefits of implementing the technology in your future classroom with an example of how the technology will be used
- Adaptations for diverse students in your future classroom
In the last section, include the local and internet professional development opportunities that focus on technology in the early childhood classroom:
- Title
- Description
- Location
- Presenter and affiliation
- Cost
Use 4-7 scholarly resources.
GCU style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Explanation & Answer
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Running head: BENCHMARK-EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY
Benchmark- Early Childhood Classroom Technology
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BENCHMARK-EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY
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Part 1
Details
Current Technologies
Title
Adaptive Learning Program
Virtual Manipulative
Technology
Online Journal Entries
Virtual Field Trips
Type
Software Application
Software Application
Software Application
Software/Hardware
Age Range
5th-8th Grade Students
5th-8th Grade Students
5th -8th grade
3rd- 8th Grade Students
Description
These are programs that allow
students to access learning
materials. For example, a
classroom can use Classk12 which
offers grammar lessons to grade 6
students through a mobile
application which is accessible
through a smartphone or a table or
any other computing device
(ClassK12, 2018).
The key example of a virtual
manipulative technology is the
National Library of Virtual
Manipulatives which uses
geoboards for area illustration,
perimet...