The Montessori approach to integrating technology

The authors address the controversy surrounding the effects of technology on children. They also discuss the ten main principles of the Montessori perspective on teaching and learning. According to the authors, Montessori’s philosophy aligns precisely with theories of instructional design and educat...

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Main Authors: Kristina Prozesky, Lauren Cifuentes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Gdańsk 2014-04-01
Series:Problemy Wczesnej Edukacji
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Online Access:https://czasopisma.bg.ug.edu.pl/index.php/pwe/article/view/920
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description The authors address the controversy surrounding the effects of technology on children. They also discuss the ten main principles of the Montessori perspective on teaching and learning. According to the authors, Montessori’s philosophy aligns precisely with theories of instructional design and educational technology. Given that alignment, the authors conclude that Montessori would have approved of making use of today’s technologies, but would select technologies to address individual students needs and capabilities.
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spelling doaj-art-36ca4be961a2485895bdb7d5be77c8a42025-02-11T11:31:06ZengUniversity of GdańskProblemy Wczesnej Edukacji1734-15822451-22302014-04-01241The Montessori approach to integrating technologyKristina Prozesky0Lauren Cifuentes1Children’s House Montessori School, AtascaderoTexas A&M University - Corpus ChristiThe authors address the controversy surrounding the effects of technology on children. They also discuss the ten main principles of the Montessori perspective on teaching and learning. According to the authors, Montessori’s philosophy aligns precisely with theories of instructional design and educational technology. Given that alignment, the authors conclude that Montessori would have approved of making use of today’s technologies, but would select technologies to address individual students needs and capabilities. https://czasopisma.bg.ug.edu.pl/index.php/pwe/article/view/920impact of technology on childrenMontessori’s approach to educationinstructional designtechnology integration in learning
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impact of technology on children
Montessori’s approach to education
instructional design
technology integration in learning
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Montessori’s approach to education
instructional design
technology integration in learning
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