Learning all about the big T-TECHNOLOGY!

Learning about technology and its role in developing Young Children has been insightful and educational. Having this as one of the subjects of the Early Childhood course has proven to be an eye-opener for me in many ways and has made me realise that technology is an integral part of a child's learning.

Throughout this course, i have come to realise that just as how technology has made a big influence in my learning, it has...if not the same a bigger influence in a child's learning. The use of technology, expands and develops a child's thinking capacity as well as it improves the child's overall learning. I was one who always thought that online games can be detrimental to a child. On the contrary, i discovered (through my readings about what can technology offer to children as well as through the coursework) that there are so many online games and educational software that complements a child's learning. It is a tool for children to use and practice the skills that is being taught to them in their classrooms. Some of the few benefits that i came across is that these softwares provide children with the opportunity to experience and practice problem solving, logical thinking and definitely improving a child in the various developmental domains.

Integrating technology into pre-school curriculum is so much more that having a slot in the timetable for computer class. I have come to understand Integrating technology refers to focusing on technology-integrated teaching. Our pre-schools in Malaysia should strongly look into using technology to teach the various subjects. With the appropriate selection of softwares, it is an interesting way that will surely capture children attention and build their interest in the subjects that are being taught to them.

Hmmm...and i look forward to the many more eye-openers that will be coming my way...in the next few classes.

P/S: And remember..technology is a TOOL that complements children's learning... it is not by itself an educator!