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Download full textRay, Jennifer; Timms, Judy – 1993
This booklet provides basic information about computers, assistive devices for computers, and computer software for young children with disabilities. Guidelines for assessing the child's readiness for computers are provided, as are tips on planning computer-related goals and incorporating computer use into the Individual Family Service Plan and…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Peripherals, Computer Selection, Computer Software
Shade, Daniel D. – Day Care & Early Education, 1994
Provides advice and suggestions for educators or parents who are trying to decide what type of computer to buy to run the latest computer software for children. Suggests that purchasers should buy a computer with as large a hard drive as possible, at least 10 megabytes of RAM, and a CD-ROM drive. (MDM)
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Computer Software Selection, Computer Storage Devices, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedParette, Howard P., Jr. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 1997
Examines a family-centered approach to the prescription and delivery of computers to children with disabilities. Discusses effective team decision making regarding computers in the home environment, and the relevance of family and cultural factors, such as family routines, stress, cultural value systems, and time constraints. Considers…
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Buckleitner, Warren – Child Care Information Exchange, 1995
Offers basic information for childcare directors on purchasing computer hardware and software for the center. Covers reasons for having computers, downsides to computers, the kind of computer to buy, minimum requirements for Windows-based computers and Macintosh computers, and other accessories. Presents brief descriptions of 9 software packages…
Descriptors: Children, Computer Attitudes, Computer Peripherals, Computer Software
