Core Body of Knowledge
New York State's Core Competencies for Early Childhood Educators
Core Body of Knowledge
NY's Core Competencies for Early Childhood Educators
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Competency Description
The professional working with young children makes sound decisions for selecting and using technology and media to enhance teaching and learning
Behaviors & Skills
a
Utilizes technology and media that are clearly linked to a purpose, using them to engage children in thinking, creating, problem solving, designing, inquiring, critiquing, communicating and making connections, rather than simply to practice skills
b
Selects technology and media tools that promote interaction, communication, and collaboration
c
Considers developmental appropriateness when selecting technology and media learning tools, especially for infants and toddlers
d
Considers developmental appropriateness when selecting assistive technologies, especially for infants and toddlers
e
When making decisions for individual children, first considers the simplest and least intrusive assistive technologies
f
Includes assistive technologies in the assessment process when appropriate
g
Collaborates with families about the use of assistive technologies