ERIC Number: EJ1030339
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 21
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 27
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ISSN: ISSN-1090-1027
Examining Educators' Knowledge, Beliefs, and Practices about Using Technology with Young Children
Fenty, Nicole S.; Anderson, Elizabeth McKendry
Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, v35 n2 p114-134 2014
Technology has been shown to foster children's motivation and interest in instructional materials. In addition, researchers have found that technology results in higher levels of student engagement and greater levels of comprehension. Researchers have also found that educators must have the knowledge and skills in technology necessary to effectively support their students. Much of the research examining educator knowledge and skills has centered at the K-12 level. The current study examines the technological knowledge, beliefs, and practices of educators in early childhood settings. Findings indicate that educators believe that it is important to integrate technology into daily lessons. However, findings also indicate that many teachers do not feel adequately prepared to use technology in early childhood settings; that there is a lack of technology currently available in early childhood settings; and that early childhood educators want more professional development on using technology that also reflects their varying levels of knowledge and experience. An analysis of study results is provided through a discussion of implications, limitations, and next steps.
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Technology Integration, Early Childhood Education, Faculty Development, Pilot Projects, Preschool Education, Preschool Teachers, Semi Structured Interviews, Special Education Teachers, Teacher Surveys, Likert Scales, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Educational Benefits, Observation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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