Graduate Research Papers
Availability
Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keywords
Education, Preschool--Data processing; Computers and children;
Abstract
Computer technology was investigated to examine technology's role in the education of preschool children. A comprehensive review of published literature was performed to determine the effects technology has on the social, cognitive, and emotional development of preschoolers and the guidelines for using computer technology with young children. Computer technology, implemented into preexisting educational activities and curricula, can assist in developing social and cognitive skills in preschool-age children. Computers assist in a child's ability to scaffold information. Appropriate computer software encourages preschoolers to think and act independently. Software that focuses on drill-and-practice skills can be detrimental to the mental growth of young children and inhibit creativity.
Year of Submission
2000
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
First Advisor
Sharon E. Smaldino
Date Original
2000
Object Description
1 PDF file (25 pages)
Copyright
©2000 Amy M. Clymer
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Clymer, Amy M., "Preschoolers and technology : effects of computer use on the preschool child" (2000). Graduate Research Papers. 516.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/516
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