Part Two | Tablets and Teaching: When, If, and How in Early Learning

Part Two of Our Webinar Series on Tech in Preschool and the K-3 Grades
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A young girl plays on her tablet.

Today’s early educators face mixed messages about how and whether to use touch-screen tablets and other tech tools in their classrooms. On the one hand, they are navigating state and local policies limiting screentime to promote healthy development. But they are also wondering how technology could reduce administrative burdens and whether interactive games for reading, math, and other subjects could show evidence of what children are learning, not to mention what might be especially helpful to English learners or children with disabilities.

On January 30, New America hosted part one of this webinar series to provide updates on the latest in the science of child development and guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

On February 25 at 3 pm ET, we will continue our discussion about when, if, and how teachers can or should use touch-screen tablets and smartphone apps to support teaching and learning and what policies and practices will ensure high-quality teaching in today’s classrooms.

Speakers confirmed include:

  • Lydia Carlis, Chief Learning & Impact Officer, Acelero Learning
  • Elise Franchino, Program Manager for the Learning Sciences Exchange, parent of preschooler, and former kindergarten teacher
  • Rachel Giannini, preschool teacher in Chicago, IL, and Founder of Show and Tell Me More
  • Amy Turcotte, Early Childhood Tech Coach, Project Eagle Head Start, Kansas City
  • Beth Williams, 2nd grade teacher, Bertschi School, Seattle, WA

Moderated by Lisa Guernsey, Director of the Learning Sciences Exchange at New America.

This event is hosted by New America’s Learning Sciences Exchange and Early & Elementary Education program, with thanks to the Gates Foundation for its support.