Technology in an Equitable and Inclusive Early Childhood Environment

Catalog description

This course is designed for participants who are interested in working in inclusive early childhood settings (birth-8years). Students in this class will explore trends, issues and tools related to the use of technology with diverse young children ages birth-8years of all abilities in inclusive settings. Students will gain experience identifying, evaluating and using a variety of technologies that are appropriate in a variety of areas. The evaluation and use of assistive technology and augmentative communication devices to support diverse learners of all abilities is an integral component of this course. In addition, students will research and learn about how access to and opportunity to use technology is a social justice issue for diverse young children, their families and the staff who work with them. Although not a primary objective of this course, technology as a tool to support educators in their role will also be addressed.