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Evolution of Technology in Early Childhood Laboratory School: A Reggio-Inspired Journey

Explore the history and transformation of the UMass Early Childhood Laboratory School, from its roots in domestic tasks training to embracing innovative technology like digital video cameras and web presence. Witness the impact of the Reggio Emelia approach and the role of an Atelierista in shaping pedagogy. Engage with parent and student teacher feedback on the incorporation of new tools.

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Evolution of Technology in Early Childhood Laboratory School: A Reggio-Inspired Journey

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  1. Early Childhood Laboratory School

  2. History of Lab School • UMass – Land Grant Institution • The Lab School – Train women in domestic tasks • School of Constructive Play – 1970s

  3. Dotty Meyer Joins ECLS Staff • Preschool Teacher and Faculty Facilitator of Student Teachers • Infant/Toddler and Preschool Program • Technology in 1988 – observation booths

  4. Reggio Approach • 1991 – Newsweek proclaims best, most Innovative Preschools in the world are in Reggio Emelia, Italy • 1992 - Dotty Meyer becomes Director of ECLS • 1992 – Teacher, from Reggio Emelia, is hired to teach at ECLS

  5. Change Efforts Initiated • Reggio Influence • New Standards mandated at State Level • Purchased two 35 mm cameras, wanted to buy video camera

  6. “Atelierista” Joins ECLS Staff • Jane Broderick Independent Study – Atelierista - 1999 • T.A. – Documentarian • Start using video cameras and video printer • Purchased IMac

  7. Entering Cyberspace • Spring 2000 – ECLS is given permission to open a web site • http://www.umass.edu/preschool

  8. New Technology Introduced • IMac with IMovie • Digital Video Cameras • Digital Editing • “Videographer”

  9. Teachers Posting on the Web • Student teachers create documentation panels and post them on the ECLS website

  10. Parents/Teachers Respond to New Technology • Survey of parents • Survey of student teachers • Responses to video cameras, documentation panels and web site

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