http://www.nwrel.org/request/june01/child.html
I found this article about "Technology in Early Childhood Education" on the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory website. It basically talks about how children in early childhood develop in five dimensions similar to the five selves (like we learn about in Approaches to Pre-K class). Then it proceeds to detail how computers and technology can help enhance children's learning in the five dimensions and also how the benefits of computers like in helping extrinsically motivating children to learn. I liked the article because it reinforces how computers and technology shouldn't replace social interaction or reading aloud to children along with other essential methods of teaching, but shows in great detail how it can help children's development in the various dimensions including their development of speech and fluency.
2 comments:
I could not agree more. I believe that computers and technology should definitely not replace social interaction what-so-ever. I like how the article talks about studies that highlight the opportunities for language use and social interaction that technology offer, and about the increased motivation element. It's amazing how motivating computers can be for young people. As well as their attitudes about learning. If we get them started on a program that is fun and educational, we have hit a gold mine! This article provides lots of imformation and is intersting to read as well! Good choice!
I completely agree that technology can be a great tool used to enhance many lessons, but that it should not replace the significant elements of an early elementary classroom. I feel that computers can definitely be used to motivate students, but it should not be used as a tool to teach social interaction.
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