Comments on: Ipads in Early Childhood Education. Incorporating the use of ipads in the early years classroom? http://www.educator101.com.au/ideas-for-educators/is-it-time-for-a-preschool-overhaul-incorporating-the-use-of-ipads-in-the-early-years-classroom/ with Amber Greene Mon, 05 Nov 2018 00:48:26 +0000 hourly 1 By: Amber Greene /ideas-for-educators/is-it-time-for-a-preschool-overhaul-incorporating-the-use-of-ipads-in-the-early-years-classroom/#comment-8091 Amber Greene Sat, 28 Sep 2013 01:35:30 +0000 http://www.parentingfuneveryday.com/?p=3399#comment-8091 I love to hear feedback. I’m not saying ‘never’ but I am suggesting to wait… until after primary school. I’m not alone in my beliefs either. There has been a number of articles recently about highly capable, intelligent parents who work in the field of technology sending their kids to Waldorf schools for the main reason that they want them to have a hands-on education (using blocks, crayons, etc- the tools you speak of) in the early years rather than a screen-based education because of the long-term implications of screen use in the early years- eg lack of imagination, or creative thought, or practical skills or abilities to solve practical problems. It’s the issue of ‘reel’ life vs ‘real life’ I speak about in my book. In the early years, I want ‘real life’ experiences to dominate. What’s your thoughts on that?

]]> By: Educator /ideas-for-educators/is-it-time-for-a-preschool-overhaul-incorporating-the-use-of-ipads-in-the-early-years-classroom/#comment-8084 Educator Fri, 27 Sep 2013 17:55:39 +0000 http://www.parentingfuneveryday.com/?p=3399#comment-8084 I disagree… The benefits outweigh the negatives… Don’t give them any tools if you don’t believe in giving students of any age a tablet. No pencils, no crayons, no blocks, no dress up clothes. These are all tools to benefit the student just like an iPad… The success rate I have seen with Preschoolers involved with iPads compared to non iPad users is outstanding…

]]> By: Amber /ideas-for-educators/is-it-time-for-a-preschool-overhaul-incorporating-the-use-of-ipads-in-the-early-years-classroom/#comment-5490 Amber Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:30:36 +0000 http://www.parentingfuneveryday.com/?p=3399#comment-5490 Gosh Amanda, I hadnt even thought about the cost! Definitely means an end to ‘free education” too…

]]> By: Amber /ideas-for-educators/is-it-time-for-a-preschool-overhaul-incorporating-the-use-of-ipads-in-the-early-years-classroom/#comment-5489 Amber Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:28:37 +0000 http://www.parentingfuneveryday.com/?p=3399#comment-5489 Excellent, Sharni. It’s definitely worth discussing…and discussing..and discussing!

]]> By: Amanda Kasten-Lee /ideas-for-educators/is-it-time-for-a-preschool-overhaul-incorporating-the-use-of-ipads-in-the-early-years-classroom/#comment-2386 Amanda Kasten-Lee Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:06:54 +0000 http://www.parentingfuneveryday.com/?p=3399#comment-2386 I am in agreement with you Amber. I have a thirteen year old who has had an ipad for school for two years now and I am about to purchase one for my eleven year old as his school requires it from second semester in year 6. I have noticed the increase in use outside of school as well as the in class time. The ipad is used for homework, which leaves the lines open for social networking at the same time. I am sad to see this increased dependancy on technology at their ages, but at least they already had the chance to develop so many other skills prior to the introduction of the iPad. When it crashes, and they inevitably do at the most inopportune moment, they can fall back on the previously acquired skills and habits. I worry about my younger children coming through as everything is starting so much earlier for each of them.

A technology free pre-school where social/ emotional development and gross motor are a priority, as they never will be again in the school environment.

Amanda

]]> By: Sharni /ideas-for-educators/is-it-time-for-a-preschool-overhaul-incorporating-the-use-of-ipads-in-the-early-years-classroom/#comment-2291 Sharni Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:27:52 +0000 http://www.parentingfuneveryday.com/?p=3399#comment-2291 I agree with this. I am guilty of allowing too much TV time and I know it, but I try (against much outside pressure) to prevent the use of computers, smart phone apps and games and video games as much as possible. Your post came at a good time as we have been debating technology vs ‘old school’ methodology lately and this will add some weight to my argument :)

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