5318 - Online Learning - Week 1

In this class, we are developing an online course using a LMS (Learning Management

System) called Schoology.  My course will be a way for the parents to help their

child who is age four to five in order to build a foundation of technology skills. 

This class can coincide with their pre-k school year to help build their foundation

in regards to the Pre-K Guidelines for the State of Texas.  Not all students qualify

for pre-k, so the parents could work on this course with their child at home to ensure

they have the necessary skills when entering kindergarten.

This course was developed with the idea of the UbD model and the Three Column Table

in mind.  I expanded it to cover all five of the Texas Pre-K Guidelines in the Technology

Domain.  I also used the Planning Questions provided to us.  A rubric of 4 categories will

be used to help assess the child's learning and skills.  Parents will need to supervise their

child while completing each activity, assist them, and post the necessary information and

or documents in each unit.

Outline Overview for Introduction to Technology in Pre-K

Unit 1 - X.A.1. Child opens and navigates through digital learning applications

and programs.

The student will navigate through different apps.  They will listen to and interact

with apps.

Unit 2 - X.A.2. Child uses, operates, and names a variety of digital tools.

The student will navigate through an app of their choice and practice gestures (hand

movements) using a touch screen.

Unit 3 - X.A.3. Child uses digital learning applications and programs to create digital

products and express own ideas.

The student will create writings and drawings with digital tools. They can add audio

and/or video to their creations.

Unit 4 - X.A.4. Child uses technology to access appropriate information.

The student will gather new information through interacting with technology tools.

Unit 5 - X.A.5 Child practices safe behavior while using digital tools and resources.

The student will explore internet safety rules and follow those safety procedures.

REFERENCES

Bottiglio, L. [Lisa Bottiglio]. (2014, February 12). Technology in preschool [Video file].

Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fKRhgnio2g

Texas Education Agency. (n.d.) Texas prekindergarten guidelines. Retrieved

from https://tea.texas.gov/pkg.aspx

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