Final Reflection
This is an overall reflection about technology
and children’s learning. This journey has been quite challenging for me as it was my first experience of creating a blog. At times I felt that I was left in
the open ocean all by myself with the help of just a pair of oars. Through perseverance
and support from class members I was able to fight this battle. This assignment
has made me really look into the pros and cons on technology and children. By
researching and readings provided has increased my knowledge on this topic. I
myself am not a so call technological person, it takes time for me to grasp the
concepts but children on the other had are such fast and competent learners.
This was the first time I actually got to know the full definition for ICT,
which stands for Information and communication Technology. Moreover, I have
discovered the benefits of blogs in ways that we can have an open discussion,
do projects and view each other’s comments and ideas.
ICT
can provide an effective vehicle to make visible and enhance the learning of
young children. Huagland (2000) claims that for children to become productive
adults in an increasingly m e society, children should have the opportunity to
become comfortable with computers early in their lives. As an educator it
becomes my priority to support and guide children to gain access to information
required and to use ICT successfully in a safe environment. Children at my
centre are quite fortunate to have so many cameras, I-Pads and computers. They
also often use printers, laminators and the scanners. When I was growing up we
only had a television and stereo which I had exposure to, we children were not
allowed to operate it though because adults did not trust us handing the
equipments. However, as an educator I look at things differently and I feel
that more exposure to children will be beneficial (Tsantis, Bewich & Thoouvenelle, 2003)
The feedbacks from my group members have made me look at my reflection through their lenses. I really appreciated the links they recommended which has broadened my horizons. As an reflective practitioner, I accept others genuinely welcome to new Idea and perspectives. It also made me improve the way I look at things (O’Connor & Diggins, 2002).I have to become aware of cyber safety and
the risks of scammers invading my privacy. Our world is getting very advanced
with technology. It is our job to make available this from children as well so
that they become confident learners. Technology is also used to solve problems
(Smorti, 1999) which I feel is true because children are able to think and make
choices, and find solutions.
Reference List
Smorti, S. (1999) Technology in Early Childhood. Early Education, 19, 5-10.
Tsantis, L. A., Bewick, C. J., & Thouvenelle, S. (2003). Examining some common myths about computer use in the early years. Young Children, 58(1), 1-9.
O’Connor , A., & Diggins, K. (2002). On Reflection: Reflective practice for early childhood educators. Lower Hutt: Open Mind Publishing.
Smorti, S. (1999) Technology in Early Childhood. Early Education, 19, 5-10.
Tsantis, L. A., Bewick, C. J., & Thouvenelle, S. (2003). Examining some common myths about computer use in the early years. Young Children, 58(1), 1-9.
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