I am an educator in Early Childhood Education. I have over 20 years of working with children birth through preschool. When I first began my career, I started with only a two year degree in Child Care. My first job was in my hometown's elementary school where I was an associate for a child with severe-profound disabilities. After only a month and a half, I quickly learned that I was not up for that task without a lot more learning. I found a part-time job at our local Head Start. Two years into that position, I was told that I would need to complete my four year degree in order to stay in the lead teacher position. I was able to do that and then switched to Early Head Start after completing my degree. In total, I taught for those two programs a total of 8 years. I am currently a Head Teacher at the Child Development Laboratory School at Iowa State University. I have been with this job for the past 13 years teaching the youngest of children, birth - 3 years of age.
The focus for my blog is starting with educational technology through a course I am currently taking. Educational technology and young children do not go hand in hand real well unless you are looking at upper preschool. What you can use educational technology for is a variety of ways to connect with parents of the young children you teach and care for. Parent involvement is such a big part to any child's success. So it is partially up to us to create those pathways in which parents can have an active part in their child's early education.
The other focus for my blog will be tips and experiences from the field of early childhood. I look forward to sharing with you and learning from others as we enhance the world of all the little ones out there.
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