Participate and share: Poster 
The purpose of this session is to support educators in choosing appropriate technology tools and resources for use with learners in early childhood learning environments. Through an examination of current research and best practices, and the discussion of the pros and cons of modeled applications and other tools, participants will be able to
1. Discuss 5 reputable sources that discuss the appropriate use of media with young children
2. List 7 criteria necessary in an effective early childhood app
3. Identify effective technology applications that support child development in the areas of language, play, literacy, mathematics, social skills and problem solving
--Introduction, including polling of the audience on current opinions on use of technology with the 0-8 year old population (5 min)
--Modeling of an application by the presenter and a volunteer, followed by a brief discussion of the type of learning that could occur when this application is used (5 min)
--Current research on use of technology in young learners and in early childhood (15 min)
--Introduction to Criteria for Selecting Early Childhood Technology Applications and Tools (5 min)
--Modeling of a variety of applications that address language development, problem solving, literacy, math, and social development, including device based participation from the audience (15 min)
--Collaborative planning with participants on how to set up rich learning experiences using technology in the early childhood classroom (peer to peer interactions) (10 min)
--Questions (5 min)
Technology and Interactive Media as Tools in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8, PDF. (2012). Washington, DC.
Selecting Appropriate Toys for Young Children in the Digital Era, Aleeya Healey, Alan Mendelsohn and COUNCIL ON EARLY CHILDHOOD, Pediatrics January 2019, 143 (1) e20183348; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2018-3348
American Academy of Pediatrics Announces New Recommendations for Children’s Media Use. (2016, October 21). Retrieved March 20, 2020, from https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/American-Academy-of-Pediatrics-Announces-New-Recommendations-for-Childrens-Media-Use.aspx
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