This class is designed to share practical technology applications that can be used to support cognitive, motor and communication skills development with early childhood students. Participants will learn to use technology to develop or incorporate instructional materials using an iPad/iPhone/iTouch into their classroom and/or direct service practice. Participants will also gain information on the basic uses and simple tips and tricks of the iPad/iPhone/iTouch.

This course will also include other online resources for early childhood providers to use in their daily practice to assist in time saving techniques and enhance their knowledge of resources available to them. Many of our youngest students are using devices in their homes and preschool. As an early childhood service provider, it is important to be current in your resources and ability to use these devices.

Target Audience: Preschool & kindergarten teachers, assistant teachers, administrators/directors, community based early childhood staff and AEA staff serving early childhood programs.

This course is being done in collaboration with Clinton/Jackson Early Childhood Iowa and Scott County Kids.

Each participant is expected to bring an iPad, iPhone, or iPod with iOS 7 installed and the charger for the device.

General Course Syllabus Course Syllabus

Instructors: Jennifer Jansen, Tammy Schaefer
Session: 6176 - This session is full; you may register for the wait list.
Dates: 6/4/14, 6/5/14
Time: 8:00 - 4:30
Location: Mississippi Bend AEA, Bettendorf
Registration closes on Thursday, 5/29/14 at 11 pm.

Cost:
This course is appropriate for paraeducators to use toward license renewal. Selection Relicensure credit.
$170 for 1 Drake credit, $100 for 1 Relicensure credit
Free for audit/no credit option
Cost includes materials.