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WEB LITERACY FOR BABIES….?
How two pre-schools are transforming curricular pedagogy to
go beyond typical “tools”
Two diverse philosophies
• Creative Curriculum
• Teacher directed: The activities are planned for
children. The environment is organized
around curricular goals. Skills based. Teachers initiate discussion.
• Reggio Emilia
• Student directed: Children have some control over
the direction of their learning. Children explore the environment
and create new ones. Children have a relationship with
other children Children must have endless ways
and opportunities to express themselves.
One distinct challenge: overcoming anxiety about technology access for preschoolers.
Using BAR CODES to enrich learning.Combining literacy skills, social skills and critical thinking skills in a transformation use project at the Creative Curriculum preschool program.
PROJECT ONE: THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM PRE-SCHOOL
The BAR CODE Project
What began as a “paper plate” method of locating a seat at snack time transformed into using the iPad to scan personalized bar codes.
Common Core Standards:
• Demonstrates knowledge of print
and its uses.
• Describes the relationship between
illustrations and print.
• Thinks symbolically.
http://www/corestandards.org/assets/CCSI
Grappling’s Transforming Use
Indicators:
• Students, staff have access to
technology where ever learning
occurs.
• Developing HOTS
Where in the school is….The teacher built on the bar code project to
expand the student roles as self-directed learners, researchers and explorers.
Common Core Standards:
• Uses symbols to represent something not
present.
• Uses language to connect experiences.
• Incorporates new, technical words in
everyday conversations.
http://www/corestandards.org/assets/CCSI
Grappling’s Transforming Use Indicators:
• Students initiate technology use as they
create their own learning experiences.
• Teacher roles expand to include
designers…
• Sustained inquiry for original thinking.
(iPad, Apple TV, blogspot)
Purple pancake day
The Music Teacher
CLASSROOM MASCOTS
What happened?
1. THE SCHOOL “THINK TANK”
2. Accepted into the Microsoft 2013 School of the Future Forum
http://www.sofpartnershipfoundation.org/content/agenda
CONNECTING beyond the local community
Here Olivia (Seattle) and Marcella (NYC) are sharing their experiences with BAR codes on a Google Hang-out.
THE FAMILY
Student generated ideas for creating three books around a central theme: FAMILY -jobs, food and fun.
PROJECT TWO: THE REGGIO EMILIA PRE-SCHOOL
THE PENGUIN ROOM’S FAMILY FOOD BOOKOpening the door to using the iPad as a tool for writing books.
Common Core Standards:
• Uses language to connect experiences.
• Asks and answers questions.
• Interacts during read-alouds and book
conversations.
http://www/corestandards.org/assets/CCSI
Grappling’s Transforming Use Indicators:
• Tools are used to construct meaning and
produce information that is useful to
others.
• Uses community learning tools
• Students, staff have access to technology
where ever learning occurs.
SO WHAT?
Technology in these schools is now being used to: teach pre-literacy skills, teach language skills,encourage socialization skills,bridge the family and school communities,engage learners, increase skills for students and teachers,promote professional development through
collaboration.AND- creating sustainable web literacy cultures.