This field trip to Odessey Preschool @ Fourth Avenue has presented a slightly different concept of technology integration as compare to Child First @ Dunearn. Odessey Preschool incorporates a variety of technology tools in their classrooms, such as computers, iPads, cameras, projectors, interactive whiteboards and many more. In my opinion, children need to be exposed and taught to use different technology tools that can serve to enhance their learning and development. The video that we watched about their theme on "Science and Technology" has provided me with authentic first hand information on how technology can be integrated into the curriculum, and how the children have benefited greatly from it. It was interesting to watch how the teachers worked closely with children and their families on projects, and providing children with opportunities to handle different technology tools. Even though integrating technology into classrooms require a lot of hard work and collaboration between teachers, school admins, policy makers, parents, members of the community and technology specialists, I believe that it is all worth it as we watch children learn and grow to become competent individuals.
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