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The Effects of Computers on the Social Behavior of Preschoolers.
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Heft, Todd M.; Swaminathan, Sudha – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 2002
Examined the impact of computers on the social behavior of 14 preschoolers over a 2-month period. Found that there were a total of 91 peer interactions and 33 teacher interactions, including children acknowledging each other, children commenting and being ignored, and children sharing or helping each other. Boys used the computer more than girls.…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Cooperation, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Longitudinal Studies
It Is Developmentally Inappropriate To Have Children Work Alone at the Computer?
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Chang, Ni – Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 2001
Examines role of teacher observation in children's free play at classroom computers. Considers Piaget's theory of interaction and Vygotsky's theory of zone of proximal development as groundwork for discussing the benefits of teacher observation to a developmentally appropriate classroom, including promoting confidence, selecting software, working…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction
Supporting Young Learners 3: Ideas for Child Care Providers and Teachers.
Brickman, Nancy Altman, Ed. – 2001
The High/Scope Curriculum is a developmentally based approach to early childhood education. This curriculum's "Extensions" newsletter, in which the articles in this collection first appeared, informs curriculum users about new development, relating to the High/Scope "open framework" curriculum. This collection divides the…
Descriptors: Child Development, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development, Day Care
Two Dozen-Plus Ideas That Will Help Special Needs Kids.
Boyle, Martha; Korn-Rothschild, Sarah – Teaching Pre K-8, 1994
Contains 27 specific suggestions for teachers with special needs children mainstreamed in their classroom, particularly children with visual and auditory perceptual difficulties and poor motor skills. Notes that teachers need to make sure that directions, visual and verbal cues, learning materials, and computers are appropriate for children with…
Descriptors: Auditory Perception, Classroom Techniques, Computer Uses in Education, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Supporting Information and Communications Technology in the Early Years. Supporting Early Learning Series.
Siraj-Blatchford, John; Whitebread, David – 2003
The rapid growth of information and communication technologies (ICT) has prompted concerns among parents, educators, and policymakers over the suitability of many educational applications and electronic toys for young children. This book provides information on how children from birth to age 6 develop an early awareness--and subsequently develop…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Needs, Cognitive Development, Computer Games
Integrating Computer Technology into the Early Childhood Curriculum: A Constructivist Approach. Developmentally Appropriate Practice.
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Gullo, Dominic F. – Journal of Early Education and Family Review, 2000
Describes an approach based upon the constructivist model of learning and curriculum development for using the computer as an integrated curriculum tool in early childhood classrooms. Includes discussion of constructivist theory and its application and characteristics of curriculum in constructivist classrooms. (KB)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Uses in Education, Constructivism (Learning), Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Building the Primary Classroom: A Complete Guide to Teaching and Learning.
Bickart, Toni S.; Jablon, Judy R.; Dodge, Diane Trister – 1999
Addressed primarily to elementary school teachers working with children in grades one through three and grounded in developmentally appropriate practice, this book provides a practical framework for making teaching effective and learning meaningful for children in these early grades. Chapters in Part 1 of the book each present one of six teaching…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Computer Uses in Education