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This paper presents the findings from a study that observed and documented a kindergarten community's writing as a response to literature and math activities. The study looked at the process, the behaviors, and the final products of these emergent...

This paper looks at additional ways to incorporate technology into an early childhood classroom beyond drill and practice software. Several peripherals are examined giving purchasing information, an overview of the basic mechanics of the item, plus ...

A PT3 team discusses their trials, tribulations, and triumphs of implementing electronic portfolios at a larger teacher certification university with programs across several departments and colleges. The presentation will share the templates...

This paper presents the preliminary findings of a content analysis of early childhood teachers created websites --- just what are they putting out there? The content of international teacher created sites were examined looking at such things as:...

This paper presents the concept and beginning work of one of the Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to use Technology research grants. The Department of Education initiative is to infuse technology into the teacher education programs to prepare more...

This paper presents information on how to carry out an assignment that provides pre-service teacher with the opportunity to increase their understanding of how technology can be appropriately integrated into an early childhood curriculum. The...

"Preparing Teachers for the Digital Age: Implementing a Dynamic Model of Pedagogical Change" is funded by a PT3 grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Three public universities in rural Western Pennsylvania are infusing technology into the pre-...

This paper explains a kindergarten project that uses multiple technologies, culminating in daily videoconferencing with another kindergarten. This project took place at a university laboratory school as a demonstration of appropriate use of...

Learn about how one college of education has implemented a dedicated computer lab for students to work on their electronic portfolios. This session will look at the issues of related to the development, operation, and activities of this dedicated...

Young children learn through reading their own words or by adding their own illustrations to words they already know. This session will explore a variety of books that children can make in early childhood classrooms as a support to their emergent...

This paper presents the initial phases of a research project that is looking at the online social networking sites for children in preschool through sixth grade. The project will be a content analysis of the sites. The researcher will not only...