Autism: The New ADD, or A National Epidemic?
Is the autism “epidemic” truly a national and even global crisis, as news media have reported, or has autism become the most popular medical diagnosis, as was the case with Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD) in the ‘90s? A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that 1 in 88 children in the U.S. have an Autism...
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Top Early Learning Leaders in Ed Tech to Follow
I recently attended a conference session on the top leaders to follow in educational technology. It was a great session but the one thing that struck me was the noticeable lack of names of people doing work in this area with early learners. There are a number of people...
The Biggest Little Technology Makes a Difference in Reno
Our Early Childhood Strategies classroom welcomed a new student in late November 2011. Our new student is a 3-year old boy who, while mainly nonverbal, is full of smiles and energy! As he watched others on the Hatch computer, he became more and more interested in the computer. He sat with teachers during his computer center and quickly caught on to the programs. A week or so passed, and one day one of his teachers noticed him...
If Technology Was Candy, What Would You Feed Your Child?
How can we tell our children not to take candy from strangers and to only interact with people we trust, but then turn around and educate them with un-tested technology apps, media and content that are not based on evidence, created by experts and not running on...
Childhood Obesity: Code RED For Our Future
Yes, it’s that serious. Childhood obesity is a national crisis of epidemic proportions. A group of retired senior military leaders, warned Congress that at least nine million 17- to 24-year-olds in the United States cannot serve in the military. Because they are overweight, they cannot pass basic physical fitness requirements. That’s 27 percent of all young adults...
iPad or iPlay? The Difference between iPads and Specialized Tablets in Early Learning Clas...
What are the real differences between the iPad and tablets loaded with appropriate software applications for early education, like the iStartSmart® Mobile by Hatch? Do these differences really matter when you are choosing a tablet for kids to use in your classrooms? The answer depends on the age of the children, how the tablets will be used and your long-term goals.
The Research We’re Following
If you’re craving more early learning technology research, we’ve updated our website with the latest studies. Enjoy!
Learning: Is There an App for That? Investigations of Young Children’s Usage and Learning with Mobile Devices and Apps
Reports the...
Back to the Basics…Remember Reading?
The education field is abuzz with technology talk, centered on the debate over the educational value of tablets, the “app gap” and how much time children are spending each day with media, or “screen time”. Technology can play a critical role in the learning...
Autism: The New ADD, or A National Epidemic?
Is the autism “epidemic” truly a national and even global crisis, as news media have reported, or has autism become the most popular medical diagnosis, as was the case with Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD) in the ‘90s? A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that 1 in 88 children in the U.S. have an Autism...
Spring is For the Birds!
Larry’s Great American Animal Adventure Blog #1: Spring is For the Birds! In the spring, love is in the air…and so are a lot of busy birds! Inside birds’ nests on tree branches high up in the air, baby birds are hatching, growing up and then flying away. I was lucky enough this year to witness such an event firsthand.
The High School Graduation Test Sinkhole
New Jersey is one of 25 states that now require high school seniors to pass standardized tests to determine if they are ready for college and careers. The exams test their understanding of concepts based on fundamental reading and math skills. In New Jersey, students...
Boost Social-Emotional Skills with Classic Dramatic Play Activities
It’s easy for traditional teaching strategies that utilize play-based classroom centers to get lost in the shuffle as teachers face constantly changing curriculum and assessment directives.
The Dramatic Play learning center is a classroom favorite that provides...
