ERIC Number: EJ1257409
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-1059-7069
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Live Virtual Sessions with Toddlers and Preschoolers amid COVID-19: Implications for Early Childhood Teacher Education
Szente, Judit
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, v28 n2 p373-380 2020
This paper shares reflections on over 50 live Zoom instructional lessons with toddlers and preschoolers amid the first three weeks of school closures due to COVID-19 in the State of Florida. Reflections resulted in three themes: 1) implementing digital sessions with young children; 2) establishing and maintaining home-based child engagement through technology; and 3) ensuring family involvement/engagement through technology. Implications and research recommendations are provided for early childhood teacher education programs and in-service professional development opportunities to ensure that teachers are better prepared for teaching and learning in an online environment.
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Early Childhood Teachers, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Disease Control, Online Courses, Distance Education, Educational Technology, Family Involvement, Faculty Development, Access to Computers, Technological Literacy, COVID-19, Pandemics, School Closing
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Florida
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