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The I-Child, Unplugged



Presentation at TOYC Conference March 2012
    By Jeffrey Thomas, ISG-Jubail School

     Providing guidance to parents about
the effects of modern media on young children.
                       .
Overview
Every era worries about
   faster pace of society, effect on children
Effect on social interaction,
with peers and with elders
Effect on learning: oral – written – google
Effect on concentration vs. distraction
Effect on attitude toward the world
Effect on adherence to tradition
Effect on language development
Long-term goal
Nurture better humans
Develop sense of confident self
Instill humanitarian values and respect
Scaffold beginning academic skills:
literacy and numeracy concepts
Effect social cooperation and collaboration
Provide rich language and motor resources
Motivation for self-directed learning (Riyadh conference)
The Present Situation

We worry about media effects on kids
What do we, as Teachers Of Young Children, do with technology in
our classrooms?
How does technology affect our pedagogical approach?
What technologies are more age-appropriate for Young Children?
What technologies are less age-appropriate for Young Children?
Parents ask our opinion about age-appropriate technology at home.
When should kids get on facebook?
Development up to present
AAP advises no screentime before 2 years of age
Teachers grew up in a less-saturated media environment
Now worrying more about children's surroundings
Also must prepare children for the future
New technology will be ubiquitous, everywhere
Successful new generation will master new technology
Potential Alternative, without...
We can keep our focus on teacher-student interaction
Keep costs reduced by ignoring new technology
Use time-honored human involvement
Avoid mechanical intrusions in the classroom
Avoid likely failures of technology
Avoid discomfort of teachers
Recommendations
Technology is here to stay, but...
Nothing replaces the need for human interaction
Teachers guide children, and their parents
Use common sense, and follow the research
Learn the tools available
Avail of good resources – both online and offline
I list some resources on the handout, with my annotations
Reliable online resource is commonsense.org
Video introduction
In Sum
The I-Child, Unplugged
Overview
Long-term goal
The Present Situation
Development up to present
Potential Alternatives
Recommendation

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201203 toyc2

  • 1. The I-Child, Unplugged Presentation at TOYC Conference March 2012 By Jeffrey Thomas, ISG-Jubail School Providing guidance to parents about the effects of modern media on young children. .
  • 2. Overview Every era worries about faster pace of society, effect on children Effect on social interaction, with peers and with elders Effect on learning: oral – written – google Effect on concentration vs. distraction Effect on attitude toward the world Effect on adherence to tradition Effect on language development
  • 3. Long-term goal Nurture better humans Develop sense of confident self Instill humanitarian values and respect Scaffold beginning academic skills: literacy and numeracy concepts Effect social cooperation and collaboration Provide rich language and motor resources Motivation for self-directed learning (Riyadh conference)
  • 4. The Present Situation We worry about media effects on kids What do we, as Teachers Of Young Children, do with technology in our classrooms? How does technology affect our pedagogical approach? What technologies are more age-appropriate for Young Children? What technologies are less age-appropriate for Young Children? Parents ask our opinion about age-appropriate technology at home. When should kids get on facebook?
  • 5. Development up to present AAP advises no screentime before 2 years of age Teachers grew up in a less-saturated media environment Now worrying more about children's surroundings Also must prepare children for the future New technology will be ubiquitous, everywhere Successful new generation will master new technology
  • 6. Potential Alternative, without... We can keep our focus on teacher-student interaction Keep costs reduced by ignoring new technology Use time-honored human involvement Avoid mechanical intrusions in the classroom Avoid likely failures of technology Avoid discomfort of teachers
  • 7. Recommendations Technology is here to stay, but... Nothing replaces the need for human interaction Teachers guide children, and their parents Use common sense, and follow the research Learn the tools available Avail of good resources – both online and offline I list some resources on the handout, with my annotations Reliable online resource is commonsense.org Video introduction
  • 8. In Sum The I-Child, Unplugged Overview Long-term goal The Present Situation Development up to present Potential Alternatives Recommendation

Editor's Notes

  1. Notes about I-Child, Unplugged: Blurb for Rosalind Power, organizer of TOYC Conference 08 March 2012: Young Children today are surrounded by ever more ubiquitous technology devices with sound and light and interactivity that was possible a generation ago only in universities. How can Teachers Of Young Children better understand the role of technology in their charges' lives; can teachers offer guidance to parents about the appropriate role of technology in young children's education?