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Language and Literacy Education

University of Northern Iowa

Graduate Research Papers

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2013

Language arts (Preschool)--Computer-assisted instruction; Vocabulary--Study and teaching (Preschool);

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Technology, Toddlers And Vocabulary Development, Gwendolyn Dayton Jan 2013

Technology, Toddlers And Vocabulary Development, Gwendolyn Dayton

Graduate Research Papers

Emergent literacy with toddler age children has a strong foundation in vocabulary development. There are many methods currently being employed to foster vocabulary development. Dialogic reading, sign language, finger plays and songs are just a few of those methods. It is important to look for a curriculum that provides a format to combine these strategies into a cohesive presentation. Understanding the increasing importance that technology plays in the lives of our children is also crucial. Selecting the right technology may provide the solution for infusing vocabulary development into the early learning environment. This project will design a curriculum to implement …