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Keys to a Tech-Forward Preschool Mindset | ECE Forward Podcast 002

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Summary

This episode of the ECE Forward Podcast explores the Tech Forward Preschool mindset, which empowers early childhood professionals to embrace technology in early learning. The conversation covers various aspects of integrating technology in preschool classrooms and collaborating with parents. The key themes include shifting perspective on screen time, thinking beyond screen time, balancing screen time, nurturing a growth mindset, exploring various options for tech integration, collaborating with parents, and setting guidelines and boundaries with parents.


Takeaways


  • Technology can complement play-based learning and enhance children's vocabulary, literacy, and social-emotional skills when carefully integrated.
  • Balancing screen time is important, and tech breaks can be implemented to encourage physical activities and hands-on exploration.
  • Nurturing a growth mindset involves embracing challenges and encouraging experimentation and exploration with technology.
  • Collaborating with parents is crucial for successful tech integration, and involving them in co-creating technology-based experiences can foster discussions and learning at home.


    • Chapters


    00:00 Introduction to the Tech Forward Preschool Mindset

    00:22 Shifting Perspective on Screen Time

    01:19 Thinking Beyond Screen Time

    03:12 Nurturing a Growth Mindset

    04:11 Exploring Various Options for Tech Integration

    04:40 Collaborating with Parents

    06:10 Setting Guidelines and Boundaries with Parents

    07:07 Summary and Conclusion


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