ERIC Number: EJ1239328
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
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The Integration of Mobile Technology into Curricula for Early Childhood Preservice Teachers
Aldemir, Jale; Barreto, Daisyane; Kermani, Hengameh
Journal of Educational Technology, v16 n3 p21-33 Oct-Dec 2019
While technology integration has influenced and changed the preparation of teacher candidates at all levels for a long time, utilization of mobile devices such as tablets, is still relatively new to teacher training institutions. Research indicates that the issue of technology integration in early childhood should move beyond the discussion of whether technology use is appropriate, and rather focus on how to integrate this medium in Early Childhood Education (ECE) in a developmentally appropriate manner. This study provides significant and valuable insights for the early childhood teacher education community by identifying a process to train early childhood pre-service teachers to evaluate and select iPad applications that are developmentally appropriate, and exploring emerging patterns of ways in which early childhood preservice teachers integrate and implement tablet technology and related apps within prekindergarten children's education.
Descriptors: Technology Integration, Electronic Learning, Early Childhood Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Handheld Devices, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Curriculum Implementation, Preservice Teacher Education, Computer Software Selection, Selection Criteria, Preschool Children, Educational Technology
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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