Posted on August 05, 2023 in response to lalo1377 In response to lalo1377
I have been lucky enough to be part of project working with Kindergarten teachers (here in QLD Australia, these are 3-4 year old children) on this exactly topic! We introduced iPads and worked together to explore the creative options for children of this age. It was a challenge for the children to view the iPad as a creative tool as they were used to using devices like this to watch TV or play games. The first thing we introduced was the camera, teaching the early learners HOW to take a good photo - and then set them challenges involving photo. This was great to talk about consent and digital citizenship as we explored the notion of asking permission before taking photos. They started taking photos of things they had created, or noticed, or found important in their kindergarten setting and wanted these shared with families.
After photos - a huge range of creative options open up. We used markup to annotate photos, and apps like ChatterPix to make our photos talk. Draw & Tell is another great one to use with the Childs photo as the base - and then they add a sticker character and record/animate.
After that was Clips and children created movies to share with their families about their favourite things at Kindy.
We also explored AR apps such as AR MAKR or WWF forests which are amazing for young learners.
It has been such a rewarding experience for all involved.
How are early childhood, ages 3-4 using apple technology in the classrooms?