When contemplating the integration of more technology into my preschool classroom, I think that my biggest concern is making sure the information and resources I use are relevant and meaningful to my students and that the information and technologies are reliable and valid. There is so much digital information and applications available at the click of a button, that it can sometimes be difficult to sort through the good and the not so good. I also have concerns about always making sure that I credit technology and information in the appropriate way. I know I would not want someone else to claim my hard work as their own, so I try to give credit where credit is due. Teaching the rights and responsibilities of use that go hand in hand with the use of technology is very important. And I think that preschool is not to early to lay the ground work for developing strong skills in this area.
I think that I could alleviate these concerns by not being afraid to ask questions when I am not clear on something and do research so I am comfortable and familiar with the technologies I am integrating into my daily lessons. I think that by researching and asking questions when I am unclear, I am setting a good example for my students and they will begin to understand the rights and responsibilities that go along with the use of technologies throughout daily life. Because of the example I am setting for them now, I feel that the knowledge and skills needed to use technologies responsibly will become habit for my students, and engaging in them will become second nature.
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