Maricsabel Clini Post University

Educational context and organization  The West Haven Child Development Center is a non-profit and NAEYC accredited organization founded in  Currently, they enroll 170 children between 6 weeks and 5 years old and offer full day, part day, school day and infant/toddler programs.  They have a highly qualified administrative and teaching staff.  Staff education ranges from Associates to Doctorate degrees.

Technologies In Use and How They Are Supported Personalized Learning  Child initiated lesson planning  Developmentally appropriate topics  CT ELDS  Preschool Assessment Framework  Creative Curriculum Shift to deeper learning approaches  Child portfolios  Observation and documentation assessment tool  CT ELDS  Preschool Assessment Framework  Creative Curriculum

Scenarios, Scanning and Futuring  Educational communities are in a rapidly changing global society and need to look at Futuruing, Scanning and Scenarios.  Futuring will permit them to look at what lies ahead.  Scanning will provide them with an opportunity to look at what they have or those factors they know currently exist. It also provides them with an opportunity to reflect on what they don’t know.  The scenario process is extremely important. Once and educational community reflects on Futuring and what they have discovered during the scanning process they can now develop scenarios reflecting the pros and cons of what they have discovered.  Using the strategies in Futuring, Scanning and Scenario planning will enable educational organizations to effectively plan strong educational programs for the children of the future.

Challenges with Scenarios  Adequately plan curriculum  Long range planning  Challenge staff to think outside the box with room arrangement, lesson planning and curriculum  Improving communication  Scenarios are flexible and can be adjusted accordingly  The ability to describe several futures not just one (Teaches, Students, Parents and other Faculty  Costly  Time Consuming  Staying focused to not get caught up in wishful thinking  Staff changes. Room/Team dynamic  More time needed for assessment and data collection  Change is always challenging. Accepting change is necessary is sometimes harder.  Selection of suitable experienced participants  Deep understanding of the field. Pros of Scenarios Cons of Scenarios

Educational Technology Trends  According to Our Global Situation and Prospects for the Future “we live in a web connected world” (Glen, 2014).  It is important to lay this foundation during the preschool years, as it will come into play once they enter the primary grades. Social Media  Social media is a great instrument for collaboration between the classroom and the home.  "The time is over due for thinking about the communication, technologies and interactive media that can support early education efforts in states and localities." (Guemsey, 2012). Technology In the Preschool Classroom

 Economic Budgetary and Public Policy trends. Funding sources are essential for the implementation of technology in the classroom. “60% of early childhood education teachers are not incorporating technology because of a lack of funding” (Technology in ECE Classrooms,2013) “ Limitations on the use of technology and media are important. The statement recommends carefully considering the screen time recommendations from public health organizations for children from birth to age 5…”(NAEYC, 2012).

Children Attending WHCDC

My Vision For the Future

The classrooms will be equipped with smart boards, projectors, tablets and laptops which will be available at all times for the children to use.

Plan for change Challenges  Technology will lead to new innovative approaches not possible without the implementation of new technology.  The curriculum needs to be modified to include technology across all content areas.  Age appropriate technology and programs must be obtained for all children Birth-5 years old.  Staff must be trained in the use of the new technology as some of this technology will support existing practices and some will lead to new challenges in lesson planning.  Collaboration with parents will be electronic and done through the use of social media, s and texts eliminating the current dissemination of paper notices. Opportunities  Through the use of technology such as smart boards, laptops and iPads, children’s personalized learning experiences will become global and true to life. For example it wont just be about seeing a picture in a book it will be about exploring our world in real time.  By being exposed to technology in the early childhood environment children will be prepared to face the demands of technology use in the elementary schools.  Technology will help to develop and expand the children’s curiosity, and creative thinking process.  Teachers will be able to use iPads to quickly record, document, and print a child’s assessment information.  Student projects, photos and milestones can be digitally recorded and electronically shared with parents.

Where do we Start?

Budget Plan for public policy and rules Develop a team Share acquired knowledge at staff meetings Demographics

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