Beneath the Video:
Explore the supporting resources and publication draft linked on this page. Together, they show how digital learning, when used intentionally, can transform teaching and learning in early childhood education.
Video Podcast Discussion
As part of my journey in the Applied Digital Learning program at Lamar University, I have been working on my innovation project Tech Time: My Time in Kindergarten. This initiative was born from a real classroom challenge: how to help young learners work independently while providing focused instruction to small groups.
In this video-podcast, I share the story behind my innovation and explain how QR codes, 1:1 devices, and structured digital routines can foster autonomy, motivation, and confidence in kindergarten students. I also reflect on how constructivist theories and the ISTE Standards for Students provide a strong foundation for this project.
This episode is not just about technology it is about empowering children to take ownership of their learning and creating a classroom environment where independence can flourish. My hope is that other educators may find inspiration in this approach and adapt it to their own classrooms.
Resources & Links
- Innovation Plan: Tech Time: My Time in Kindergarten
- Literature Review: Full Review Document
- Publication Draft: Draft for Submission
- ePortfolio Home: digitalexplorers.site
Connection to Innovation Plan
This media project is part of my broader innovation plan, Tech Time: My Time in Kindergarten. The plan focuses on fostering student independence through QR codes, iPads, and structured digital routines.
👉 You can explore the full Innovation Plan here:
Innovation Plan: Tech Time: My Time in Kindergarten
Below you will find the references that guided and supported the development of this project. These works provided the theoretical foundations and practical insights that shaped Tech Time: My Time in Kindergarten and its implementation in the classroom.
References
ISTE. (2022). ISTE standards for students. International Society for Technology in Education. https://www.iste.org/standards/students
Papert, S. (1993). The children’s machine: Rethinking school in the age of the computer. Basic Books.
Piaget, J. (1973). To understand is to invent: The future of education. Grossman Publishers.
Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes. Harvard University Press.