Browsing by Subject: Early Childhood Education
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In-School and Out-of?School Time Science Experiences and STEM Career Expectations
Katherine Dabney, Virginia Commonwealth University, United States; Robert Tai, University of Virginia, United States; Ji Hoon Ryoo, Yonsei University, Korea (South); John Almarode, James Madison University, United States; Adam Maltese, Indiana University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2023 (Mar 13, 2023) pp. 1722–1727
This study uses a logistic regression analysis to explore the association of in-school and OST science experiences in grades 3-12 on STEM career expectations. The data set include 6,478 youth... More
pp. 1722-1727
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Virtual Makerspace Experiences for Early Childhood Educators: Design-based Research to Support Quality Makerspace Design
Shannon Welbourn, Brock University, Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Studies, Canada; Anjali Khirwadkar & Candace Figg, Brock University, Canada
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2023 (Mar 13, 2023) pp. 1608–1613
Makerspaces offer a broad scope of experiences for children at an early age that allow children to explore materials, objects and tools, and gain knowledge. These experiences would be appropriate... More
pp. 1608-1613
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What do screen time and technology integration really mean in the classroom today?
Diana Williams & Natalie A. Johnson-Leslie, Arkansas State University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2023 (Mar 13, 2023) pp. 1484–1486
In this session, presenters and attendees will discuss the definition of screen time. We will discuss what screen time means for all ages. Keeping screen time in mind, we will also discuss what... More
pp. 1484-1486
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Graduate Teacher Education Students Reflections on the Quality and Significance of their own Classroom Technology Integration
Mark Warner, Kennesaw State University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2023 (Mar 13, 2023) pp. 1478–1483
Digital literacy and technology integration are important aspects to consider within teacher education as a way to address 21st century learner needs, but the nature of early childhood and... More
pp. 1478-1483
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STEM Learning Blocks: Building Block Play Affordances
Janice Thompson, University of North Texas, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2023 (Mar 13, 2023) pp. 1468–1477
Early preschool Building Block Play (BBP) affects the development of spatial and mathematical aptitude. However, the blocks used in BBP contain learning affordances that have not been recognized.... More
pp. 1468-1477
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The relationship between personality traits and technology education: implications for early childhood teacher education programs
Dina Rosen, Kean University, United States; Amy Mercado, Livingston Public Schools, United States; Arlene Bloom, New Jersey City University, United States; Samara Rosen, University of Richmond, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2023 (Mar 13, 2023) pp. 1458–1461
The purpose of this nonexperimental quantitative study was to analyze personality traits as a factor technology education offered by early childhood teacher education programs. In particular, the... More
pp. 1458-1461
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Trial of Preschool Education to Cultivate the Ability of Shifting Viewpoint -Toward a smooth linkage to programming education in elementary schools-
Hironori Sasaki, Chugokugakuen university, Japan
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2023 (Mar 13, 2023) pp. 1462–1467
There is one teaching material used in preschool which is called a "Programming Car". The user holds up a command tag to the car and electronically inputs the series of programs. Correct... More
pp. 1462-1467
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Components of Developmentally Appropriate Computer Science Education as Perceived by Early Childhood Preservice Teachers
Dina Rosen, Kean University, United States; Arlene Bloom, New Jersey City University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2023 (Mar 13, 2023) pp. 1455–1457
As Computational Science (CS) standards are being integrated into the early childhood curriculum in New Jersey this academic year (2022-2023), this study is designed to explore New Jersey... More
pp. 1455-1457
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Integrating Engineering and Technology with Classic Children’s Stories
Lauren Menard, University of Southern Mississipi, United States; Dean Franks, University of Southern Mississippi, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2023 (Mar 13, 2023) pp. 1447–1454
Integrating Engineering and Technology with Literacy in early childhood instruction promotes learning across content areas, lays a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics foundation and... More
pp. 1447-1454
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Authentic ECE teacher Ed ICT Experiences: Through, with, and about
Lynn Hartle, The Penn State University, Brandywine, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2023 (Mar 13, 2023) pp. 1439–1446
Since pandemic many faculty are back to in-person teaching but may have found students enjoy the flexibility of online courses and so want to offer online components to supplement or complete or... More
pp. 1439-1446
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Rethinking Pedagogy in a Reggio-inspired Makerspace through the lens of equity
Nandita Gurjar, Rhode Island College, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2023 (Mar 13, 2023) pp. 1436–1438
In this session, the presenter(s) will invite participants to rethink their curriculum and pedagogy through the lens of creativity and equity embedded in the Reggio maker space approach.... More
pp. 1436-1438
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Early Childhood Teachers’ Perspectives on Collaborative Learning Technology Access on the Development of Minority Preschool Intelligence: A Qualitative Research Proposal
Jacqueline Diaz-Mewes, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, United States; Aubrey Statti & Kelly Torres, The Chicago School, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2023 (Mar 13, 2023) pp. 1430–1435
This proposed phenomenology study seeks to explore the inequities in technology access while aiding social change by looking at how the lack of access to collaborative learning technology impacts... More
pp. 1430-1435
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Exploring the Pedagogic Features of a Digital Interactive that Support Young Children’s Acquisition of Historical Inquiry Skills
Ilene Berson & Michael Berson, University of South Florida, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2023 (Mar 13, 2023) pp. 1426–1429
The purpose of this project is to examine inquiry-based primary source instruction with a digital interactive for young students and to explore the relationship to educational outcomes, including... More
pp. 1426-1429
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Culturally Responsive Computing: Extending Theory to Early Childhood Educational Contexts
James Larsen, Bethany Parker & Frances Harper, University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Department of Theory & Practice in Teacher Education, United States; Lori Caudle, University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Department of Child and Family Studies, United States; Amir Sadovnik, University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, United States; Margaret Quinn, University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Department of Child and Family Studies, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2023 (Mar 13, 2023) pp. 1403–1409
A growing movement towards expanding computer science education in K-12 has broadened gaps in computing opportunities along lines of race, ethnicity, class, and gender. Emergent theories and... More
pp. 1403-1409
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Making Tech-Savvy Teacher Candidates: Challenges and Solutions
Shufang Strause, State University of New York at Cortland, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2023 (Mar 13, 2023) pp. 1359–1364
In this brief paper inquiry, the author will share experiments with different ways to help teacher candidates for elementary schools overcome their challenges in learning emerging technologies and... More
pp. 1359-1364
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Researching and Developing Augmented Reality Tablet Games to Engage Preschoolers in Spatial Learning
Jillian Orr, WGBH Educational Foundation, United States; Ashley Lewis Presser & Emily Braham, Education Development Center, United States; Genesis De Los Santos, WGBH Educational Foundation, United States; Sarah Gerard, SRI Education, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2023 (Mar 13, 2023) pp. 1192–1199
Despite its importance, spatial learning is often neglected in preschool and instructional materials are limited. Technology offers unique affordances to support learning. Augmented Reality (AR) is... More
pp. 1192-1199
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Using Mixed Reality to Create Multimodal Learning Experiences for Early Childhood
Ilene Berson & Michael Berson, University of South Florida, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2023 (Mar 13, 2023) pp. 1150–1156
Immersive media technologies offer opportunities for young children to interact, play, and explore in innovative ways that may support early childhood development and learning. Through mixed... More
pp. 1150-1156
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Dyslexia and AI :The Use of Artificial Intelligence to Identify and Create Font to Improve Reading Ability of Individuals With Dyslexia
Beverly Gilbert, Jonathan Stubblefield, Jake Qualls, Xiuzhen Huang, Arianne Pait, Karen Yanowitz, Allen Hays & Eli Richmond, Arkansas State University, United States; Leslie Parker, Arknasas State University, United States; Tamra Washington, Arkansas State University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2023 (Mar 13, 2023) pp. 856–865
Dyslexia, also known as a specific reading disability, manifests as a difficulty with reading and spelling. Dyslexia is a neurological condition caused by differences in how the brain processes... More
pp. 856-865
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The Story Emporium: A Digital Game that Integrates Computational Thinking and Narrative Development for Preschool Classrooms
Jillian Orr, WGBH Educational Foundation, United States; Michelle Cerrone, Education Development Center, United States; Anessa Roth & Borgna Brunner, WGBH Educational Foundation, United States; Heather Lavigne, Education Development Center, United States; Marisa Wolsky, WGBH Educational Foundation, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2023 (Mar 13, 2023) pp. 85–91
Computational Thinking (CT) is vital for children to participate in the 21st century. One way to support early CT learning is by integrating it into teachers’ and children’s classroom literacy... More
pp. 85-91
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Research on Artificial Intelligence Game Activities for Children -- Based on the Perspective of Computational Thinking Development
Jiamin Cheng, Xiaohua Yu & Jinyu Wang, Department of Education Information Technology, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China, China
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2023 (Mar 13, 2023) pp. 4–11
Artificial intelligence (AI) education gradually extends from higher education to basic education and even early childhood education. As a necessary quality of intelligent talents in the AI era,... More
pp. 4-11