Two preschools, one using the Creative Curriculum model and one using the Reggio Emilia model, transformed their curriculum to incorporate more technology. At the Creative Curriculum school, students used iPads to scan personalized barcodes to find their seats at snack time, then expanded the project to go on scavenger hunts around the school. At the Reggio Emilia school, students used iPads and book creation apps to make digital books about their families to share with their families and each other. Both schools found that the technology engaged students and teachers, increased skills, and helped bridge the gap between home and school.

1. WEB LITERACY FOR BABIES….?
How two pre-schools are
transforming curricular pedagogy to
go beyond typical “tools”

2. Two diverse philosophies
• Creative Curriculum
• Teacher directed:
 The activities are planned for
children.
 The environment is organized
around curricular goals.
 Skills based.
 Teachers initiate discussion.
• Reggio Emilia
• Student directed:
 Children have some control over
the direction of their learning.
 Children explore the environment
and create new ones.
 Children have a relationship with
other children
 Children must have endless ways
and opportunities to express
themselves.
One distinct challenge: overcoming anxiety about technology access for preschoolers.

3. Using BAR CODES to enrich learning.Combining literacy skills, social skills and critical thinking skills in a
transformation use project at the Creative Curriculum preschool
program.
PROJECT ONE: THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM PRE-SCHOOL

4. The BAR CODE Project
What began as a “paper plate”
method of locating a seat at snack
time transformed into using the iPad
to scan personalized bar codes.
Common Core Standards:
• Demonstrates knowledge of print
and its uses.
• Describes the relationship between
illustrations and print.
• Thinks symbolically.
http://www/corestandards.org/assets/CCSI
Grappling’s Transforming Use
Indicators:
• Students, staff have access to
technology where ever learning
occurs.
• Developing HOTS

5. BAR CODES ENRICH TEACHER
LEARNING
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6. Where in the school is….
The teacher built on the bar code project to
expand the student roles as self-directed
learners, researchers and explorers.
Common Core Standards:
• Uses symbols to represent something not
present.
• Uses language to connect experiences.
• Incorporates new, technical words in
everyday conversations.
http://www/corestandards.org/assets/CCSI
Grappling’s Transforming Use Indicators:
• Students initiate technology use as they
create their own learning experiences.
• Teacher roles expand to include
designers…
• Sustained inquiry for original thinking.
(iPad, Apple TV, blogspot)
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The Music Teacher
CLASSROOM MASCOTS

7. WHERE IS ICEY?
A SCAVENGER HUNT
• DISCOVERY
• SKILL DEMONSTRATION
• MEANINGFUL APPLICATION

8. What happened?
1. THE SCHOOL “THINK TANK”
2. Accepted into the Microsoft 2013 School of
the Future Forum
http://www.sofpartnershipfoundation.org/content/agenda

9. CONNECTING beyond the local community
Here Olivia (Seattle) and Marcella (NYC) are sharing their experiences
with BAR codes on a Google Hang-out.

10. THE FAMILY
Student generated ideas for creating three books around a central theme: FAMILY -
jobs, food and fun.
PROJECT TWO: THE REGGIO EMILIA PRE-SCHOOL

11. THE PENGUIN ROOM’S
FAMILY FOOD BOOK
Opening the door to using the iPad as a tool
for writing books.
Common Core Standards:
• Uses language to connect experiences.
• Asks and answers questions.
• Interacts during read-alouds and book
conversations.
http://www/corestandards.org/assets/CCSI
Grappling’s Transforming Use Indicators:
• Tools are used to construct meaning and
produce information that is useful to
others.
• Uses community learning tools
• Students, staff have access to technology
where ever learning occurs.

12. From oral to written expression
iPad, Book Creator App. Apple TV Projector

13. BUT, IT WENT BEYOND WRITING A
BOOK
The use of Skype as a means of connecting home and school

14. Families READING books together takes on a new
meaning.

15. LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD

16. FAMILY BOOK CREATIONS
ScreenCasting

17. What’s next?
THE TECH TIP TEAM IS BORN…

18. SO WHAT?
Technology in these schools is now being used to:
teach pre-literacy skills,
teach language skills,
encourage socialization skills,
bridge the family and school communities,
engage learners,
increase skills for students and teachers,
promote professional development through
collaboration.
AND- creating sustainable web literacy cultures.