IP&T 287

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Instructional Technology for Early Childhood Education

Instructional Psychology and Technology David O. McKay School of Education

Course Description

Using instructional design, visual design, and differentiated staffing principles, along with multimedia authoring systems, telecommunication, and other computer-based tools in the development of educational applications for early childhood, elementary, and special education settings.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Min

2

Fixed/Max

2

Fixed

2

Title

3. EFFECTIVE CONTENT-SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION

Learning Outcome

Student will strengthen their knowledge of ways to use technology in teaching core content areas (fine arts, language arts, math, science, & social studies) that lead to improved effectiveness, engagement, and/or efficiency.

Title

2. DISPOSITIONS TOWARD EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Learning Outcome

Students will develop positive dispositions towards using educational technologies that can help improve student learning.

Title

1. TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY

Learning Outcome

Students will increase their familiarity with and ability to use a wide range of educational technologies.

Title

5. ETHICAL AND SAFE USE OF TECHNOLOGY

Learning Outcome

Students will understand basic issues related to internet safety for children and create lessons that help children have positive, safe experiences with online technologies. Students will follow fairuse guidelines as they incorporate digital media into their teaching.

Title

4. TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SETTINGS

Learning Outcome

Students will strengthen their knowledge of technologies and teaching methods that can be used effectively with with young children in the K-2 elementary grades.