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WELCOME EDU 352 Information Technology in Early Childhood Education Ms Shaireen Selamat sshaireen@yahoo.com Mobile : 91451272 ( whatsapp please)

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NOT What is this course about Technical Email creation tips, powerpoint creation

What I would like it to be Sharing ideas Reflecting use Reviewing processes Exploring ideas Creating projects Analysing relationships

Rules Handphones are in your bag during lesson. Do not use it in my class unless requested. Use your laptops responsibly. Be here 15 min early. If you come after starting time you will be marked as late.

Format of classes Interactive lecture style with tutorial Discussions, readings, presentations and fieldtrips Integration with other modules Module leader? Assignments!

Individual Assignment 1 Individual Assignment 1 Digital Reflection Journal (20% Due Session 6) •In this assignment, students are required to create their own blog from a service provider ( eg. Weebly, Blogger, Edublogs, Livejournal). •There should be a minimum of 4 entries for the blog that reflects your learning about technology and early childhood education. •Your first posting must be posted by 24th August and your comment on three (3) other blogs of students in your class by Session 6 , 29th August. •Assessment will be based on the rubric provided.

Group Assignment 1 Group Assignment: Integrated Digital Storytelling Project (40% Due Session 11 ) •Students are to work in groups of 4 or 5. •Apply your content knowledge Children’s Literature module to create a digital story using IMovie, Windows Movie Maker . Windows Photo Story or Powerpoint. •It should be submitted with a teacher guide on how the story can be used in the classroom for integrated activities in the classroom •There should also be extension ideas for home use. •This will be presented in class on Monday 8th September.

Individual assignment 2 Individual Assignment 2: Evaluation Report ( 30% Due Session 14) Devise a game for a preschoolers which may employ the use of hand held devices , computer or any technology related equipment. Conduct it with a group of minimum 3 /max 5 children. Write a 1200-1500 word analytical report based on the following: Describe the features of your digital learning activity and why it is appropriate for children’s learning. ( 400 words) Evaluate the children’s response and the challenges faced during implementation.(400 words) Suggest improvements to enhance the application of your tool .(400 words) References Appendix Attach a softcopy of your game in your submission.

Homework Bring the oldest technology tool you can find in your home. Read ‘Children’s power for Learning in the age of technology’.

Bit Read Activity

Divide yourself into groups Read the sections you have been assigned Now go into your groups and address verify your ideas.

Discuss and relate to the Singapore situation.

Assignment 1 Digital reflection journal discussion Draw lots on comment Rubric explanation

Tasks Select module rep Bring the oldest gadget you can find Divide into groups for journals Arrival time for lectures