Thecnologycal

Thecnologycal

1. The aim of the project is to investigate the reasons and ways of integrating the use of computers into kindergarten classes in Athens (Greece).

   • And are seen as tools to support learning by enhancing cooperative work, creativity and language development.
     • Of technology applications available to young children, the issue is not, whether technology should be considered and used in early childhood education settings, but how and whether it makes a difference in children’s learning and development (Parette et al., 2010 cited by Nikolopoulou, K. 2014).
   • 3 aspects were identified
     • 1) the presence of at least one computer in the kindergarten classroom and its use by preschool children
     • 2) the voluntary participation of kindergarten teachers
     • 3) the study to be carried out without artificial intervention by the researcher (in the “natural” atmosphere of the classroom).
       • Twenty-three classes from 17 different kindergartens in Greece participated in this study. Initially, according to the study parameters, there was at least one computer in the kindergarten classroom and this was used by the children

2. What components of the TPACK model do you highlight in the case analyzed?

   • pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK)p
   • Technology Knowledge (TK)
   • Technological Content Knowledge (TCK)
   • Pedagogical Knowledge (PK)
   • Content Knowledge (CK)
   • Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK)
   • Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK)

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