Guiding Principles for iPad use in Early Childhood

"Effective uses of technology and media are active, hands-on, engaging, and empowering; give the child control; provide adaptive scaffolds to ease the accomplishment of tasks; and are used as one of many options to support children's learning."

-NAEYC Position Statement on Technology Use

Technology = tool for learning

Look at technology as one of many tools available to support learning. The focus is on the learning objective not the technology.

Balance is key

Balance technology with a wide range of other activities, including creative play and hands-on experiences with real-world materials.

Transformation vs Substitution

Choose technology that promotes active engagement, creativity, and problem-solving. Avoid passive "screen time," where a students are simply consuming content without interaction.

Getting Started

Many students have an iPad or tablet at home that they are familiar with. This may help them navigate the iPad but makes it critical that we introduce iPads as a learning tool at school. You can use the slides to the left or click below to make an editable copy.

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