Ch1Q1: What is your biggest challenge in trying to achieve a balance between the use of technology and other materials in your organization?

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Ch1Q2: When reading “The Big Debate” were any of the concerns ones that you have had in your organization? If so, how have you addressed them?

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Core Concerns in “The Big Debate”: Time with technology will dominate their activities and cause them to become obsessed with technology. Tech tools will be forced into the hands of infants and toddlers. Children won’t be protected from video violence and inappropriate content/marketing. Classroom tech use will: Infringe on/replace play Student imagination/divergent thinking Negatively impact social-emotional growth Reduce physical activity [...]

Ch1Q3: How can you help staff or colleagues overcome their fears and resistance to technology?

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Ch1Q4: The chapter ends with a discussion on “interactivity” and interactive tools. What technology tools can you think of in your program that are interactive?

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