Course Details

CHD103 The Child's Digital Universe: Technology and Digital Media in Early Childhood

Course ID 70514

ChildCare Education Institute

(800) 499-9907

Description

This course presents the latest research and recommendations regarding children's use of technology and digital media, and the ways in which digital devices are reshaping childhood and early childhood education.

3.00 Hours / 0.30 CEUs

Course Level

Formal

CEU Course

Course Category

Early Childhood

Formal Approved

(3 Hours)

CDA Content Areas

Planning a safe, healthy, learning environment (1 Hour)
Principles of child development and learning (1 Hour)
Steps to advance children's physical and intellectual development (1 Hour)

Infant Mental Health Core Competency Areas

Family Child Care Home Provider

Child Care Center Staff

Infant and Toddler

Head Start/Early Head Start

Infants (0-12 months)

Toddlers (13-24 months)

Two's (25-36 months)

Preschooler 3's (37-48 months)

Preschool 4's and 5's (49-72 months)

Elementary (K-3rd grade)

Goals and Objectives

• Identify types of digital media
• Identify key finding and statistical trends from notable studies on children and digital media
• Define and identify the significance of the digital divide
• Define media multitasking
• Identify recommended practices from child development experts regarding media usage and young children
• Demonstrate understanding of developmental differences affecting young children’s responses to media compared to those of older children or adults
• Identify known associations between television and obesity rates and violence
• Identify appropriate classroom uses of various technologies such as e-books and educational software
• Demonstrate understanding of what it means to be a good digital citizen
• Demonstrate understanding of key NAEYC recommendations regarding the use of technology in the early childhood environment

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