The Role Of Technology In Early Childhood Education

Technology is increasing with new and improved programming. As a child I remember the earlier concepts of utilizing technology within a school system. In my earlier days of elementary school such as 2nd and 3rd grade, I was taught to write in cursive, and later in 5th and 6th grade, the school curriculum changed into teaching children to type quickly and efficiently on a computer. In the earlier days where technology was a luxury now shifts into a utility that is essential to everyday life. I even have younger cousins who are being taught coding in elementary school to develop their algorithmic problem solving. Not only do we use technology to improve the quality of life, we use it to restructure old systems such as the use of online teaching, the communication of others, and the advancement of health. The

Technology 's role in the reconstruction of the education system helps develop early childhood education. Early childhood education is crucial as what they are taught shape their views and actions in the future. The article, “Technology in Early Childhood Education,” published by Chip Donohue, states that “Teachers are also using the Internet as a resource for curriculum ideas and research, taking children on virtual field trips, and as a powerful tool to help children explore ideas and access information,” (Donohue 19). With school