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ECE Tech Survey
1. Technology
Planning & Support:
Using Data Effectively
to Plan Classroom
Implementation and
Professional
Development
May, 2013
1
Lilla Dale McManis, Ph.D.
Karen Nemeth, Ed.M.
Fran Simon, M.Ed.
NHSA Annual
Conference 2013
2. About US
Lilla Dale McManis
Hatch Early Learning
Karen Nemeth
Language Castle, LLC
Fran Simon
Engagement Strategies, LLC
Early Childhood
Technology Collaborative
3. Learning Objectives
You will:
• understand the types and uses of educational
technology that may be considered for your program
• learn about national survey data and resources that
can inform your technology decisions
• learn how to collect internal data for more effective
technology planning and professional development
• learn and practice new strategies to evaluate
technology professional development options for
inclusion in your Head Start E-Rate Technology Plans
as recommended in the Reference Guide under item
4, Core Element II – Professional Development
5. Rationale for Early
Childhood Technology
Collaborative Study
• Lack of research about ECE tech
• Differentiate home use and classroom use
• Sort out conclusions about passive tech
use vs. interactive technologies
• Need to hear directly from EC educators
22. The Results
• Used regularly but not excessively
• Used because children enjoy it & it helps meet
goals of program
• More a support than for direct instruction
• What’s used follows
availability
• Differences between
beliefs and practices for
amount of time
34. • Used more for traditional content areas
• Rarely used to support social-emotional goals
• Educators “drive” some kinds of tech more
than others
• Also allow child-initiated
• Balance: teacher-guided
and child-initiated
The Results
45. Comfort Level Using w/ Children
1 = not at all, 5 = completely
Desk/laptops IWBs
46. Comfort Level Using w/ Children
1 = not at all, 5 = completely
Tablets Multi-touch Tables
47. • Technology is being used to monitor
progress
• Seems available but low implementation
for DLL/ELL children and special needs
children
• Many different kinds
of PD available and
most have received
• More comfortable with
more established tech
The Results
50. Put your plan into action!
–Needs Assessment w/key players
• Roll the results into a professional
development plan
• Roll the results into a phased
Technology Action Plan
–Measure results & revise accordingly
–Revisit the plan regularly
–Be open to change as change occurs
51. Copyright, Simon and Donohue
Technology
implementation
requires buy-in and
support from the
program
“ecosystem”
Director
Board
Families
Funders
Support
Staff
Community
Partners
Vendors
Main
Office
I/T
Teachers
Tech
Lead
52. Look for Internal Data!
• Sources
– Observation of use
– Dialogue and conversation
– Feedback forms
– Organization records
• Think about
– What do teachers/children ask for? Get excited
about?
– What do teachers/children never use? Avoid?
– What do they rush to “show” others?
– What do they “grumble” about?
53. Professional Development
Teachers need:
– Hands-on playtime
– Relevant reasons to use technology
– Technology role models, coaches, peer
mentors
– Ongoing formal PD opportunities
– Professional learning networks
– Reliable resources: books, websites, blogs,
56. Learn More-Stay Connected
• Early Childhood Technology Network
• Twitter: #ECEtechCHAT
Every Other Weds. @ 9pm ET
• http://www.ecetech.net/
• Free resources by Hatch
http://hatchearlylearning.com/resources/
57. Readings
Suggested readings
• Simon, F. & Nemeth, K. (2012). “Digital Decisions: Choosing the Right
Technology Tools for Early Childhood Education.” Lewisville, NC: Gryphon
House
http://www.gryphonhouse.com/store/trans/productDetailForm.asp?BookID=1
0023
• McManis, L.D. & Gunnewig, S. (2012). “Finding the education in educational
technology with early learners.” Young Children, 67(3), 14-25.
http://www.naeyc.org/yc/files/yc/file/201205/McManis_YC0512.pdf
Acknowledgement
• The Early Childhood Technology Collaborative would like to thank Perry
McManis, M.A. Economics, for statistical analyses of the survey data.
How technology is used in early childhood education classrooms not well understood (Prek-3rd grade)Current surveys often about home use of technology with young children or mix passive with interactive technologiesThere is a need to hear directly from educators about how they are using interactive information processing technologies with children in the classroom
The demographics are comparable from Survey I and Survey II were similar and are combined
Rate the following reasons that technology is used with the children in your classroom. Survey I-okTechnology helps children meet the goals of the programAll: Main 51% Minor 35% Not at All 14%Required by the programAll: Main 22% Minor 34% Not at All 44% Expected by the parentsAll: Main 16% Minor 43% Not at All 41% The children enjoy itAll: Main 76% Minor 20% Not at All 4%What is the best support you have received for using technology with the children? (may choose more than one). Survey II.68% children’s enthusiasm, having access to good content 51%, having access to the right devices 49%, the gains I have seen children make 45%, having enough prof dev 40%, having a sufficient budget 33%.Which of the following statements best describes the most important uses of technology in your classroom? (choose all that apply). Survey II
Which of the following statements best describes the most important uses of technology in your classroom? (choose all that apply)Indirectly supporting the introduction of concepts/skills Directly teaching concepts/skills Indirectly teaching concepts/skills Extension of concepts/skills Ongoing progress monitoring Assessment a few times a year
What are the biggest obstacles or weaknesses of content (from software/websites/apps) that you currently have or that you have reviewed for helping children meet learning goals?
DerivedThinking about technology that you do NOT currently have for the children, which of the following do you think would be good to use with them in the classroom? (check all that apply). Survey I-Teacher, Survey I-Admin
Thinking about technology that you do NOT currently have for the children, which of the following do you think would be good to use with them in the classroom? (check all that apply)
How much of the program day does a child typically spend with each technology in your classroom? Survey I-TeacherHow much of the typical program day does a child spend with each technology in the classroom? Survey I-AdminIn a typical week, on how many days do children use educational technology in the classroom? Survey I-Teacher, Survey I-AdminHow much time using Information Processing Technology do you feel is appropriate for the age children you teach? Survey II.
In a typical week, on how many days do children use educational technology in the classroom?
When considering a typical week for a child in your classroom, how would you describe their use of technology in the classroom? Survey I-Teacher When considering a typical week for a child in your program, which best describes their use of technology in the classroom? Survey I-AdminWhen the children in your classroom use the following types of technology, what is the most common situation when it is used? Survey II.When you use the following technologies, what is the role adults usually take in working with the children? Survey II.When using the following technologies with the children in your class, which type of activities are most likely to be happening? Survey II.
For social emotional, how often is educational technology used in the classroom with the children?
When considering a typical week for a child in your program, which best describes their use of technology in the classroom? Survey 1
When using the following technologies with the children in your class, which type of activities are most likely to be happening? Tablet
When using the following technologies with the children in your class, which type of activities are most likely to be happening? Interactive Whiteboard
When using the following technologies with the children in your class, which type of activities are most likely to be happening? Interactive Whiteboard
For the following learning purposes, how often do you use educational technology in your classroom with the children? (with 1 being never and 5 being each time). Survey I-TeacherFor the following learning purposes, how often is educational technology used in the classroom with the children? (with 1 being never and 5 being each time). Survey I-AdminBased on your observations and/or the results of your assessment system, how much do the following types of technology help the children in meeting learning goals in the classroom? (with 1 being not at all and 5 being essential). Survey I-Teacher, Survey I-AdminHow do you mainly determine whether children have learned what you want them to learn using these technologies and content? (choose all that apply). Survey II.To what extent is educational technology used for the following purposes in the classroom? (with 1 being not at all and 5 being all of the time) Survey I-Teacher, Survey I-AdminHow often are technology-based activities included in your lesson plans? (with 1 being never and 5 being all of the time). Survey I-TeacherHow often are technology-based activities included in the lesson plans at the classroom level? (with 1 being never and 5 being all of the time). Survey I-Admin
How do you mainly determine whether children have learned what you want them to learn using these technologies and content? (choose all that apply)
For DLL, how often is educational technology used in the classroom with the children?
For DLL, how often is educational technology used in the classroom with the children?
Which of the following devices do you use with special education children?
How comfortable and confident do you personally feel using these technologies with young children? (with 1 being not at all and 5 being completely). Survey I-Teacher, Survey I-AdminWhat type of professional development/support have you received about using educational technology with early learners? (click all that apply). Survey I-Teacher, Survey I-Admin
What types of professional development/support have you received about using educational technology with early learners?
What is the best support you have received for using technology with the children?
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