Overview of Technology Use in Cottage A

Throughout the semester the following technology was used to enhance the children's learning:

• digital camera is used daily to capture children's learning
• video camera is used for capturing children's thinking and revisiting their previous learning to enhance their further learning
• video capture card is used to transcribe children's words and actions and take pictures of children in action
• computers are used to connect children's learning with familiar pictures

Since the beginning of the semester the children consistently showed interest in sensory activities.  They love the feel of all different kinds of sensory substances, including different paints and sticky, gooey materials on their bodies.  I also found many of the children are fascinated with the dripping of various substances.  After observing this, I decided to continue planning activities in the sensory table which included water, snow, sand, and dirt.  We also provided a variety of painting materials and textures.

The following are examples of activities we provided for the children to explore:

• goop- The children enjoyed experimenting with goop when it was in a liquid state and a firm consistency
• ice cubes- The children discovered ice cubes stick to their fingers and make sounds.
• texture collage- One child noticed glue was necessary to make things stick to her paper. 
• sand paper- a child noticed the difference between the texture of sand paper to the feel of the table top

By using the available technology and the Reggio Emilia Curriculum we will show the enhancement technology plays in the lives of toddlers as the learn.