Child Development
(ECE 102)

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Early Connections: Technology In Early Childhood Education
http://www.netc.org/earlyconnections/
"Learn what technology can and can't do in the education of young children. Early Connections provides research-based information and resources for those who work with children ages eight and younger."

Earlychildhood.com
http://www.earlychildhood.com/
A site for early childhood educators that offers "a dynamic opportunity to discuss issues with your colleagues, find an interesting article, share an idea, or simply have a great time using the resources here at Earlychildhood.com." Resources include articles, sharing boards, arts and crafts, and links to related sites.

Everything Preschool
http://www.everythingpreschool.com/
View lesson plans, recipes, and songs for preschoolers.

KinderStart.com
http://www.kinderstart.com/
They provide an Indexed directory and search engine focusing on "children zero to seven on the 'net." Their mission is to "provide parents, grandparents, foster parents and teachers with the most organized, and easiest to use index and search engine available."

Scholastic Central
http://teacher.scholastic.com/
A great site for educators. Scholastic offers teaching ideas for grades PreK-12, online activites and teaching strategies.

Technology and Young Children
http://www.techandyoungchildren.org/index.shtml
The Website pulls together articles detailing best educational practices and current research regarding how to most effectively use technology for the benefit of children aged birth through eight years. There is also a technology information exchange and articles about how to fund technology. An "Internet Tips" section discusses Internet tutorials, Internet search engines and Website development. The site provides links to a collection of Web resources recommended by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Also provided is the opportunity to join a discussion group (LISTSERV) devoted to topics relating to children and technology. A terrific resource for parents and educators for exploring the positive and negative impact of technology in children's lives and for learning the "do's" and "don't's" of using technology with children.

Last updated 03/07/08