TTL 2 Project- Explore and make a short Vlog (video blog)

Group 1 Explore school management programs such as

Procare Software and Day Care Works (see
resources). Describe how these technology-
based resource can help in the administration
and organization of early childhood programs.

Group 2 Explore learning management system

(like Moodle, blackboard/Canvass) Create a Vlog
about technology use in preschool education
Group 3 Explore the internet for Assessment software
in the Early Childhood Education field such as
Teaching Strategies GOLD and Teachnology..(see
resources) Describe how they can be useful to
teachers
Group 4 Explore examples of Assistive Technology listed in
the TIKES list of Assistive Technology
for Young Children.(see
resources) List at least 10 examples and describe
how they benefit young children with special
needs.

References||
AppCrwlr App discovery platform based on an advanced semantic search engine to help you find the
best apps for iOS and Android. https://appcrawlr.com/android-apps/best-apps-for-kids
Children’s Technology Review Site that rates Early Childhood software. http://childrenstech.com/about
Connect for Learning. Retrieved from https://www.connect4learning.com/curriculum
Download trail apps. Read app reviews. https://www.educationalappstore.com/app-lists/best-
preschool-apps
EmergingEdTech Web Blog exploring the use of technology in instruction. Retrieved from
https://www.emergingedtech.com/
ESGI Assessment. Retrieved from https://www.esgisoftware.com/
Fred Rogers Center List of resources of Digital Media and Child Development. Retrieved from
http://www.fredrogerscenter.org/initiatives/digital-media-learning/resources/
RUBRICS

25 15 10
Content Quality Appropriate, engaging, Appropriate and Vlogs are appropriate,
reflective, and respectful respectful to others. but lacks engagement,
to others. Vlogs are in- Vlogs have a purpose or analysis or substantial
depth, analytical, main topic and reflection, or may be off
reflective, make a point somewhat reflective. topic.
and make connections
beyond the text.
Video Quality Video is well lit and Video is well lit and Video is fairly well lit
frames subject frames the subject within minimal
appropriately. Editing within the frame without movement. Subject is
enhances cohesiveness excessive movement. usually within the frame.
of vlog.
Speech & Vlog has originality and Speech is fluent. Vlog Vlog may contain several
flair, emphasizing may contain one or two errors in grammar;
Grammar important points; errors in grammar; errors may impede
contains no errors in errors do not impede viewer's understanding.
grammar. viewer's understanding. Speech lack of fluency.
Depth of Reflection is deep and Reflection is sometimes Reflection is
Reflection personal. The log deep and personal. The generalized and
displays a highly log displays a generally impersonal. The log
reflective quality and reflective quality and displays a lack of
demonstrates evidence demonstrates some reflective qualities and
for personal growth. evidence for personal demonstrates little
growth. evidence for personal
growth.