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media center proposal

waverly child care & preschool. media center proposal. our mission. Waverly Child Care’s mission is to provide a quality early childhood learning community , while promoting the development of children in a caring environment”. background. Since 1970 Over 330 children benefit

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media center proposal

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  1. waverlychild care&preschool mediacenterproposal

  2. our mission Waverly Child Care’s mission is to provide a quality early childhood learning community, while promoting the development of children in a caring environment”

  3. background • Since 1970 • Over 330 children benefit • Waiting list of over 35 children • A new 11,750 square foot facility

  4. our challenge • The center has limited media resources • The center is seeking national accreditation • The center should have a the media equipment and resources to support a first-class nationally certified program.

  5. need • Large Group Learning • Peer learning and exploration • Individual reflection and self discovery

  6. solutions • The production component • The viewing component • The process component

  7. justifications • $1 invested in early child hood education results in a $7 savings • Supports higher order thinking skills • Levels the playing field • Provides benefits of inclusion

  8. justification “The use of technology with all young children can be a powerful tool which can facilitate cognitive, social, communication and motor development.” (Buckleitner, 1994)

  9. technical - laptop • Support multimedia • 256 mb ram min. • Processor 1300 mhz min. • Graphics ram 32 mb min. • 40 gig hard disk min. • 15 in. screen min • Multiple usb ports / ieee 1394 optional • 3 yr warranty • Ergonomic design

  10. technical – video camera • Digital for storage and transfer • Rechargeable battery • 200x digital zoom • S-video and usb ports • Ieee 1394 interface optional • Media mini dv sd memory card • One year warranty • 2.5 in min. lcd (display)

  11. technical – data projector • Multi-video inputs • Multiple resolutions to 1024 x768 • Television, dvd and video cassette • Brightness 1200 lumens min. • Portable

  12. instruments • Media selection • Haugland developmental software scale • Appendix A • Staff and peer recommendations (survey) • Appendix B • Warburg college early childhood program

  13. financial

  14. layout Portable unit Laptop Multimedia Toddlers (16) 1,050 Sq ft Infants (16) 800 Sq ft Three’s & Four’s (20) 700 Sq ft Four’s (24) 960 Sq ft Teacher Workroom Kitchen Offices Reception Foyer Coats & Cubbies Entry Two’s (24) 1,050 Sq ft Parent Resource Conference Three’s (16) 840 Sq ft Multipurpose 980 Sq ft

  15. references Barnett, S. (2003). Hot topic: Quality early childhood Education: It costs, it counts. Retrieved 11/26/2004, from National Institute for Early Education Research, Rutgers University, New Jersey: http://nieer.org/docs/index.php?DocID=86 Buckleitner, W. (1994). What's hot for the computer using tot. Technology and Learning. 14 (5), 18-27. Buysse, V. & Bailey, D.B. (1993). Behavioral and developmental outcomes in young children with disabilities in integrated and segregated settings: A review of comparative studies. Journal of Special Education. Din, F. & Caleo, J. (2000). Playing computer games versus better learning. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Clearwater, FL, 16–19 February. Feldman, D. (n. d.), Ways technology supports early literacy. Retrieved 11/26/2004 from http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/littlekids/resources/tech_early_lit.pdf Pierce, P. (1994). Technology integration into early childhood curricula: Where we’ve been, where we are, where we should go. Retrieved 11/26/2004 from http://idea.uoregon.edu/~ncite/documents/techrep/tech11-3.html

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