Monday, 28 October 2013
Saturday, 26 October 2013
Visit to the Doctors
They do not have any ICT corner at this surgery for children. They do not think it is necessary as it will distract them from their work. Having to monitor or assist with it. Yes, no funding. Asked if they would have it if donated to them, still have to think about and weigh up the responsibility and the main function of a surgery. Can they do it or not.--by Tupou
interviewing with a young family of three children
Young family of 3 children – two girls one boy, with computer at home but parent wants balance in their play and the use of computer.
Rules: Limited time on the computer and must have outdoor play. Home chores is to be done throughout the day. Such as, after bathroom duties, wash your face, brush your teeth, coomb your hair than have breakfast.
COMPUTER work is not first on the list as we see here on the 1st child.
Friday, 25 October 2013
children use computer
This child is the youngest child in that big family and this is what he uses laptop for.
look ! two children with one computer !
These two children are from a Pasific Island family and this laptop is the only ICT devices in this family. There are seven children in this family.
interview with a Chinese father
Lihan: do you agree in children using ICT devices?
Haibo: yes, they can, but now that young, maybe from age two.
Lihan: what are some positive effects of it?
Haibo: children can concentrate on it for a long time, and it is good to help them thinking and exploring. Children can know more from internet and children can have fun as well.
Lihan: is there any negative effects ?
Haibo: It is not good for their eyes and my daughter want to watch IPAD even when she is eating. This is too much and it is not good.
Lihan: do you think children from different cultural background or family background have different attitudes or ways to use it?
Haibo: Yes, there are. For me, I spent time on ICT devices in spare time, and it influence my child. If the parents do other things, it can influence their children.
Lihan: what kind of ICT devices you think is suitable for children to assess in ECE centres?
Haibo: iphone and ipad. No computers. Children playing computers is difficult to control.
Lihan: so do you think there should be more ICT devices in public areas? like libraries or museums?
Haibo: There are already some in libraries. But I think, children can use ICT devices at home and when they go out, it is a good opportunity for them to play with other friends rather than use ICT devices. Otherwise, there is no meaning for them to go out. They just doing the same thing in two different places.
interview with a shop assistant in Apple store
Jenny: Do you agree in
children using ICT devices?
S/A: Yes, of course.
Jenny:
So what are some positive effects for children who
use these?
S/A:
There is a lot. Children
can learn faster and they can learn more.
Jenny:
How about the negative effects?
S/A
: I don't think there are some bad things. Maybe they are not
good for children’s eye sight.
Jenny:
And do you think children from different cultural background have different
ways to use ICT devices?
S/A
: I don't think so.
Jenny:
So what kind of ICT devices would
you recommend to be used
in early childhood centres or public places?
S/A
: I think iPad is good. IPhone and laptops
are all okay.
interview with a Chinese mother
This is the interview with a Chinese mother. She's opinions are as follows:
She disagrees with children use ICT devices.
She thinks that ICT devices have negative effects on children's eye and it takes children away from nature.
She thinks that children from different cultural or family background has influence on children using ICT devices, it much depends on parents' expectation on children and the way they educating their children.
She prefers no ICT devices in ECE services and she thinks in public area, there can be some but only for children over three or four years old.
what we can do ?!
- Be volunteers in libraries to help guide young children use ICT devices.
- provide our own ICT devices when we stay with children
- Be volunteers in the laptop and ipad classes for beginners in libraries
- try to communicate with parents and help them to guide children using ICT devices
- make some brochures about how to use ICT devices in a helpful way and hand it out
interview with public services staffs
Owing to the policy issue, we cannot get photos or use names of staffs. The place we interviewed is a public place with ICT devices offered for children to assess.
The following are their opinions about children using ICT.
They agree children to use ICT .
They think ICT devices can help children to learn.
There are some negative effects for children using ICT without guidance or monitoring. They fins that children spent too much time on computer games or Facebook.
They think the cultural background have only little influence on children using ICT.
They think that any kinds of ICT devices can help children to learn only with good guidance.
They think there should be more ICT devices for children to assess in public areas. This can bring benefits for children from low income families. However, they think there should be some trained staffs to guide children to use ICT devices in these areas in order to avoid negative effects on children.
Another key point they mentioned is that, they have problems of monitoring children using ICT devices in a good way. There are some damages on these devices and it is a lot of money to repair these devices from time to time.
The following are their opinions about children using ICT.
They agree children to use ICT .
They think ICT devices can help children to learn.
There are some negative effects for children using ICT without guidance or monitoring. They fins that children spent too much time on computer games or Facebook.
They think the cultural background have only little influence on children using ICT.
They think that any kinds of ICT devices can help children to learn only with good guidance.
They think there should be more ICT devices for children to assess in public areas. This can bring benefits for children from low income families. However, they think there should be some trained staffs to guide children to use ICT devices in these areas in order to avoid negative effects on children.
Another key point they mentioned is that, they have problems of monitoring children using ICT devices in a good way. There are some damages on these devices and it is a lot of money to repair these devices from time to time.
Thursday, 24 October 2013
Why is ICT important?
- Digital devices are used to find information, spend free time and connect with friends or family members. Children may use computers to play Internet games, draw pictures, listen to music and explore on different websites.
- schools are using ICT to enhance children's learning and assess more information. It can make teaching and learning more effective and efficient.
- children have keenness and curious about ICT devices and they are easily to get used to it. If children use ICT with suitable guidance, ICT devices can be helpful for children to learn and to explore.
- "ICT capability is an essential skill for life and enables learners to participate more readily in a rapidly changing world. Using the internet and email, for example, gives them rapid access to ideas and experiences from a wide range of people, communities and cultures."-The School Run
- computer programs can help children develop their literacy, numeracy, creativity and their knowledge and understanding of the world.
reference:
The school run. (n. d. ). The importance of ICT. Retrieved from
http://www.theschoolrun.com/importance-ictBritish Educational Communications and Technology Agency. (2001). Foundation stage education and ICT. Retrieved from
ICT linking to the Treaty of Waitangi
Linking ICT to Treaty of Waitangi
Ka
Hikitia – Accelerating Success 2013–2017 shows principles of
the Treaty of Waitangi which
are applied in education. The
rights of the Treaty make
sure that the position of Māori
is considered fairly when policies and funding are developed. There
should be equal rights for both Māori children and Pākehā children in using ICT
devices.
The
Treaty represents
the relationship between the Crown,
iwi and Māori. The
Crown, iwi, hapū and whānau are all responsible for Māori children to achieve
education success as Māori.
There needs to be a
close collaboration with iwi
and Māori
groups to raise the
performance of the education system. There should be opportunities for whānau, hapū and Māori communities
to work together
and support Māori children’s learning.
Reference:
Ministry of Education. (2013). Ka Hikitia: Accelerating Success 2013-2017.
Wellington, New Zealand.
ICT linking to NZ Curriculum
Linking ICT to The New
Zealand Curriculum
Technology
Technology
represents the intellectual resources to reach beyond human possibilities. Adaptation
and innovation are important
for technological practice. Quality
outcomes result from critical
and creative thinking. Technology
makes use of knowledge and skills with other disciplines.
Graphics and visual representation are tools for
exploration and communication. Technology affects on
the ethical, environmental, political and economic conditions of daily lives.
The
learning area comprises three strands of Technological
Practice, Technological Knowledge and Nature of Technology. By offering a variety
of contexts, teachers help children
to notice the links
and develop understandings. The
children need to access relevant
knowledge and skills from other learning areas.
For Technological
Practice, students consider the
practice of others and their own. They develop understanding of technological concepts and models. The students investigate issues and use design principles to
inform their own practice. They also consider legal requirements and codes
of practice for the learning
environment.
For Technological
Knowledge, students develop knowledge of
how and why things work. Children
know the functioning of technology to
evaluate design ideas and purpose of systems and products. It is important for children to understand material properties, uses and
development and
find out how and why products
work the way they do. Also,
understanding of parts of systems
and how these work together makes
children to recognise why the systems operate
in the way they do.
For Nature of Technology, children believe in technology as a discipline and understand how it differs from other disciplines. They learn how the technology
affects on societies and the environment and try
to explore how developments and outcomes are valued by people in different
times. As a result, children get involved in current and historical issues and look into future
scenarios.
Reference:
Ministry of Education. (2007). The New Zealand Curriculum. Wellington,
New Zealand: Learning Media.
ICT linking to Regulations
Linking ICT to
Regulations
Education (Early
Childhood Services) Regulations 2008
Linking ICT
to Regulations
Education
(Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008
46
Health and safety practices standard: general
The
regulation
requires early childhood services to
provide premises, facilities and equipments
that are maintained in good conditions and kept free from hazards. Equipments include ICT
devices
which should be safely used by children.
Reference:
Ministry of Education. (2008). Education (Early Childhood Services)
Regulations 2008. Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Government.
ICT linking to Licensing Criteria
Linking ICT to Licensing Criteria
Premises
and facilities
PF4
A sufficient amount
and variety of furniture and equipment is provided for children’s learning.
Health
and safety
Hygiene
HS1
# Premises, furnishings, fittings and materials are
kept free from harm. They
need to be hygienic and in good
condition.
Hazards
and outings
HS12
Facilities are regularly monitored for
any danger.
Accident records
are used to identify hazards and there are attempts to remove the hazards for the safety of
children. Consideration of hazards includes electrical
appliances and equipment faults.
Documentation
required:
A
hazard control
may depend on requirements of the
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 but goes beyond the significant
hazards to think
about all hazards to children.
Reference:
Ministry of Education. (2009). Licensing Criteria for Early Childhood
Education and Care Centres 2008 and Early Childhood Education Curriculum
Framework. Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Government.
more information
further recommended readings
see link http://www.hft.org/HFT06/paper06/23_Clarke.pdf
- The role and potential of ICT in early childhood education A review of New Zealand and international literature
- Young Children and ICTs – current issues in the provision of ICT technologies and services for young children
see link http://www.hft.org/HFT06/paper06/23_Clarke.pdf
- Government ICT Strategy and Action Plan
- child friendly cities
see link http://childfriendlycities.org/
- ICT in schools / the Ministry of Education
see link http://www.minedu.govt.nz/NZEducation/EducationPolicies/Schools/Initiatives/ICTInSchools.aspx
- Foundation stage education and ICT
- ICT for Social Welfare: A toolkit for managers
see link http://www.bris.ac.uk/Publications/TPP/pages/bp014.htm
- Buckingham, D. (2009). New media, new childhoods? Children's changing cultural environment in the age of digital technology. In M. Kehily (Eds.), An introduction to childhood studies. (pp. 108-122). New York, US: Open University Press.
- Marsh, J. (2004). Popular culture, new media and digital literacy in early childhood. London, UK/New York, US: RoutledgeFalmer.
- Plowman, L., McPake, J., & Stephen, C. (2010). The technologisation of childhood? Young children and technology in the home. Children & Society, 23(1), 63-74.
our voice
Jenny's point of view
I
think it is useful for children to use ICT because they can play with different
applications.
But
I know that it may be too addictive for them and they would want to keep
playing with digital devices.
It may be a
bit too early for such young children to start using iPads. But it may be
okay for them to start using mobile phones to contact other people. This is
helpful for any emergency situations.
Children
should not rely on ICT devices too much when they live. They are very young and
there are learning opportunities other than technology.
The
technological experiences may be balanced with other experiences such as sports.
Lihan's point of view
I do not agree that children use ICT at a young age. I think, children should spent more time on the natural environment and with their friends or families rather than on ICT devices. I think spend too much time on ICT may effect behavioural problems.
Once children get used to ICT devices, it is a difficult task for them to live without it. The time management is also a problem for many children and families to deal with.
Some children spent too much time on the internet and they lost their interests on other things. In a long term, children may become isolated and their social skills are minimised.
Once children get used to ICT devices, it is a difficult task for them to live without it. The time management is also a problem for many children and families to deal with.
Some children spent too much time on the internet and they lost their interests on other things. In a long term, children may become isolated and their social skills are minimised.
I believe that ICT is a great communication tool. It can be an advanced tool for enhancing children’s creativity skills, their knowledge, no matter what age they are. But, it also has a down side to it, just like any other great inventions that has been newly discovered. Such as, online harassment, online bullying, inappropriate chat rooms, mobile phones and so on.
As a real enemy of ICT, I am suffering the consequences of not excepting the new technology changes and moving with the time (new generation, new technologies).
I believe we can overcome this challenge and any impact that may arise by working together and smarter as a community/society.
To overcome any impact, never let our guard down, awareness at all time and keep monitoring our children. Teach everyone the right way and the consequences if we misuse it. Include over using ICT devices by young children. It should be available but, it must balance out with other activities young children do for their wellbeing. We should enjoy it because it’s fun and exciting when used wisely.
Katie's point of view
I am totally agreed with children use ICT, I
believed children should have opportunities to use a range of ICT devices which
it will motivate children enhance and extend their learning. In nowadays
society, ICT became an important part of children’s everyday lives and their
learning environment. Children love to explore with ICT, so I think there was
no reason that we should take off their interest. ICT support children’s
learning in many different ways, simultaneously it also bought negative impact
on children such as spending long time on the ICT and causes their health
problem. However I believe as long as parents could supervise and control the time
properly, as well as balance the time by taking children to the natural
environment, the problems should easily overcome. I hope ICT devices could invent
more educational programs which allow children learn better and more enjoy with
them.
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