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iPads as a Literacy Teaching Tool in Early Childhood
International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology
  • Beth Beschorner, Drake University
  • Amy C. Hutchison, Iowa State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
1-1-2013
Abstract

Considering the increased influence of digital technologies on daily life (Fallows, 2004) and young children’s increased use of interactive technologies (Children Now, 2007), early childhood educators are beginning to think about the role of technology in their classrooms. Many preschool programs are beginning to purchase iPads, or similar tablets, for classroom use. Thus, it is important to consider how iPads, or similar tablets, can be used in a developmentally appropriate manner with young children. To this end, this article describes the use of iPads in two preschool classrooms of four and five year-old children.

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This article is from International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology; 2013, 1(1); 16-24. Posted with permission.

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International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology
Language
en
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application/pdf
Citation Information
Beth Beschorner and Amy C. Hutchison. "iPads as a Literacy Teaching Tool in Early Childhood" International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology Vol. 1 Iss. 1 (2013) p. 16 - 24
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/amy_hutchison/7/