For better or worse, technology is becoming more and more prevalent in both the home and classroom environments. In this interactive session, Dr. Tammy Kwan, co-founder & CEO of Cognitive ToyBox, will review the latest research on how to make the most of technology in the early childhood classroom. She’ll demonstrate how to use the research-based “four pillars of learning” framework as a means to evaluate the educational value of different “educational” apps for young children. Kwan will provide practical ways to implement developmentally appropriate practices using the Cognitive ToyBox observation and game-based assessment platform as an example. Attendees will come away with an understanding of how to best utilize the limited screen time allotted to their young students each week.
This session is scheduled on February 23rd from 2:00-3:00 PM PT.
Dr. Tammy Kwan, CEO of Cognitive ToyBox
Dr. Kwan is the CEO of Cognitive ToyBox, a company she co-founded in 2015. Tammy is the driving force behind her organization’s partnerships with leading researchers, receiving support from funders including the National Science Foundation, the Department of Education, and the Gates Foundation. The company’s flagship product – a observation and game-based assessment platform – has been in the market for 3 years and is already supporting some of the largest school districts in the country, including Los Angeles Unified and Atlanta Public Schools. Tammy holds an EdD and MBA from New York University and a BA in Psychology from Stanford University.
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