Pre-K Technology Applications

Pre-K learners is able to open and navigate software in order to follow basic oral and visual cues. They can also begin to follow stories and prompts in order to process information. Teachers should provide time and guidance in the mastery of these programs as well as model the discovery of information using computer software.

Students should begin to name devices associated with computers and experiment with their operations. Teachers will provide opportunities for practice and mastery of various computer components.

These skills will begin to allow students to experience the benefits of discovery independent practice and communication skills they will need to succeed in the 21st century.

Scaffolding as a curriculum allows the students to build upon what has already been learned. This also allows teachers to individualize instruction because students will build and learn at different rates. Accomodating individual needs is a strength of scaffolding. It can also be a challenge because our time with students is limited and they must become more responsible for their own learning. If their instruction is more individualized then their achievement is more individualized as well. In other words, students are held more accountable because their instruction is also more specialized to accompany each student's needs.

The technology TEKs for Pre-K students allows them the chance to have multiple opportunities to master objectives through the continual use and practice of computer software and programs. This will be a set of skills that these students will use and rely upon for the rest of their learning lives.