Early Childhood Education
Resources for Supporting Appropriate Technology
Integration in Early Childhood Programs
NAEYC Position Statement
- Technology and Interactive Media as Tools in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth Through Age 8
A joint position statement of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Fred Roger’s Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media - Intentional and Appropriate Use of Technology Tools and Interactive Media: The NAEYC and the Fred Rogers Center Position Statement
Slide presentation of the NAEYC position statement
Articles
- Finding the Education in Educational Technology with Early Learners
NAEYC Young Children, May 2012 – Includes an Early Childhood Educational Technology Evaluation Checklist - Learning, Digital Media and Creative Play in Early Childhood
Spotlight on Digital Media and Learning, March 2011 - Technology: A Tool for Knowledge Construction in a Reggio Emilia Inspired Teacher Education Program
Early Childhood Education Journal, 2004 - Meaningful Technology Integration in Early Learning Environments
NAEYC Young Children – Beyond the Journal, September 2008
Reports
- Take a Giant Step: A Blueprint for Teaching Young Children in a Digital Age
Report from Digital Age Teacher Preparation Council established by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop and the Stanford Educational Leadership Institute, funded by the Joyce Foundation.
Websites
- AEYC - Association for the education of young children - Recommendations for Technology Use with Young Children
- Erikson TEC Center, Technology in Early Childhood - Offers resources on effective practice, online professional development
- Early Childhood Technology Network - Source for technology ideas, resources, tools
Blog/Web Resources
Books
- Puerling, Brian; Copple, Carol (2012). Teaching in the Digital Age: Smart Tools for Age 3 to Grade 3. Red Leaf Press. ISBN: 978-1-60554-118-1
- Simon, Fran, Nemeth, Karen N.. (2012). Digital Decisions: Choosing the Right Technology Tools for Early Childhood Education. Gryphon House Publisher. ISBN: 978-0-87659-408-7
Webinars
- DAP + Technology in Early Childhood Classrooms: Best Practice Looks Like This - Early Childhood Investigations Webinar by Brian Puerling
- Digital Decisions in ECE Programs: How Administrators Can Plan for Technology Integration in Their Programs - Free Early Learning Webinar by Fran Simon and Karen Nemeth
- ECE Tech: Beyond Debate-How To Evaluate Children’s Interactive Technology Tools and Media - Early Childhood Investigations Webinar
