Children and Technology: Building Computer Literacy

Computers encompass the young children in the community, homes and early childhood schooling programs. Therefore teachers need to build pc literacy at this very early age. Facilitating young children to have the knowledge and improvement in computers plays an integral phase in their educational careers. Careful planning of computer rooms and computer use assist the children explore new opportunities. A disposition and comfort tiers must be achieved in both the young and early childhood professionals. The professional teachers must possess the proper instructional technology to improve carrier delivery to children in classrooms.
Young Children and Technology: What Does the Research Say?. Young Children, 58, 6, 34-40.

The article is a summary of researchers on the effects of the uses of computers among children. The authors concentrate on implications for emotional, cognitive and social development. The review includes the effects on children’s reading, creativity, mathematic and language learning. Besides, the authors noted that teachers should plan the appropriate use of computers in the classroom. The article offer guidance on choosing software and sought further information research on children-friendly applications.

In Jordan, A. B. (2014). Media and the well-being of children and adolescents

Technology overruns the world in recent years. Advanced technology aided the human race in improving conveniences and efficiencies. Children watch the cartoon and play games on cell phones, television, tablet, and computers. The devices keep the children occupied and entertained as parent attends to their daily tasks. However, the technology advancement may have unfortunate consequences for growing children. The devices are harmful as it causes social skills impairment among children. The affected children are unable to make friends, display good manners, tale responsibility, use polite language and control temperament. Further, the children do not follow verbal directions or have empathy for others. The children excessively use electronic devices live in isolation and fails to develop communication skills including listening, eye contact and listening skills.

Saracho, O. N. (January 01, 2015). Developmentally-appropriate Technology and Interactive Media in Early Childhood Education

The society today to a larger extent in the early childhood education field relies on interactive media and technology. The manipulative, non-digital and digital technology help children understand their world. The book describes the technological status around the world thus offer a framework on appropriate developmental technological practices in teaching young children. The text identifies that the world requires established standards at all levels of education. Further, the book identifies interactive media, internet safety measures and recommendations to parents, families and early childhood educators.

Spatariu, A., Peach, A., & Bell, S. (January 01, 2012). Enculturation of Young Children and Technology

There are several ways in which children come into contact with technology and computer devices. The technology used in formal settings such as libraries, communities, homes, museums, and zoos is on the increase. Consequently, there are various ways in which children get into contact with computer applications and technologies. Each generation has different exposure and experience to technology. Today technology plays an important part in influencing cultures in children’s’ lives worldwide. It is important for the researchers in the education field to explore the extent of technological impact have on the learning and development.

References

Bell, M., & Crawford, C. M. (January 01, 2001). Young Children and Technology: Building Computer Literacy.

Clements, D., & Sarama, J. (November 01, 2003). Young Children and Technology: What Does the Research Say?. Young Children, 58, 6, 34-40.

In Jordan, A. B. (2014). Media and the well-being of children and adolescents

Saracho, O. N. (January 01, 2015). Developmentally-appropriate Technology and Interactive Media in Early Childhood Education

Spatariu, A., Peach, A., & Bell, S. (January 01, 2012). Enculturation of Young Children and Technology