Kelly Heider

Ten Tips for Implementing a Successful Embedded Librarian Program

In January 2006, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) Libraries began a successful embedded librarian program in the universitys College of Education and Educational Technology. The program has improved the librarys relationship with faculty and students; shaped a more relevant collection of print, media, and electronic resources that meets curriculum, instruction, and research needs; created opportunities for college/university library collaboration through new programs, team-teaching, and scholarly endeavors; and, most importantly, improved the quality of teaching and learning in the College of Education. The following article outlines the strategies IUP Libraries used to hire an embedded librarian, develop that librarians presence in the College of Education and, ultimately, strengthen the working relationship between the university library and the college.

Young Children and Families in the Information Age: Applications of Technology in Early Childhood

Introduction: Information Literacy in Early Childhood: What, Why, How, and Where to Next? Mary Renck Jalongo.- Part One: Tools and Strategies.- 1. Virtual Worlds: Young Children Using the Internet Ithel Jones and Young-Hee Park.- 2. Supporting Young Childrens Visual Literacy Through the Use of E-Books Natalie Conrad Barnyak and Tracy A. McNelly.- 3. Technology-based Literacies for Young Children: Digital Literacy through Computer Programming Elizabeth R. Kazakoff.- 4. Teaching with Technology and Interactive Media to Promote Creativity and Arts-Based Learning in Young Children DeAnna M. Laverick.- 5. Opening Young Minds and Hearts: Employing Technology-Infused Critical Pedagogy in Hybrid Border Spaces Crystal Machado.- 6. Using Multimedia Technologies to Support Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners and Young Children with Disabilities Kavita Rao and James Skouge.- 7. Using Mobile Media Devices and Apps to Promote Young Childrens Learning Sharon Judge, Kimberly Floyd and Tara Jeffs.- 8. Planning, Designing, and Implementing Effective Interactive Portfolios in the Primary Grades: Suggestions for Forming Partnerships among Teachers, Students, and Parents Esther Ntuli and Lydia Kyei-Blankson.- Part Two: Issues and Trends.- 9. Young Children as Multimodal Learners in the Information Age Nicola Yelland.- 10. Universal Design for Learning and Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom Craig Blum and Howard P. Parette.- 11. Developmentally Appropriate Technology and Interactive Media in Early Childhood Education Olivia N. Saracho.- 12. Could Computer Games-Based Problem Solving Positively Affect the Development of Creativity in Young Children? A Case Study Georgios Fessakis, Dimitrios Lappas and Elisavet Mavroudi.- 13. The Impact of Popular Media on Infant and Toddler Language Development Melissa Calderon.- 14. Participatory Youth Culture: Young Children as Media and MOC Makers in a Post-millennial Mode Marissa McClure and Robert W. Sweeny.- 15. Young Children at Risk of Digital Disadvantage Genevieve Marie Johnson.- Conclusion: Cybersafety in Early Childhood: What Parents and Educators Need to Know Kelly L. Heider.

Service Learning as Pedagogy in Early Childhood Education: Theory, Research, and Practice

Service learning is defined as a teaching and learning method that connects meaningful community service with academic learning, personal growth, and civic responsibility. In recent years, service learning has been presented as an effective pedagogy for early childhood education. This chapter will present a rationale for integrating service learning into early childhood education. Theoretical perspectives drawn largely from cognitive psychology and social learning theories will be considered along with national standards for effective practices in early childhood and teacher education. Then, drawing on these theories, principles for effective integration of service learning into early childhood teacher education will be outlined.

Cybersafety in Early Childhood: What Parents and Educators Need to Know

The internet provides wonderful learning opportunities that were not available to previous generations; however, there are also drawbacks to allowing young children to use internet-capable technology. This chapter identifies the specific dangers associated with online play and learning; reviews the international laws, government regulatory practices, and professional standards that protect children from online dangers; and provides tips and resources that parents and educators can employ/access to ensure that young children use technology safely and responsibly.