Young+Children+and+Computers

__**Article Name:**__ Hohmann, C., & High/Scope Educational Research Foundation, Y. (1990). //Young Children & Computers//. Retrieved from ERIC database.

__**Article Author:**__ Charles Homann

__**Abstract:**__ Based on the assumption that young children can benefit from a careful, developmentally appropriate introduction to **//computers//**, this guide for early childhood teachers and parents is designed to help children aged 3 to 6 years have enjoyable, educational, confidence-building experiences working with **//computers//**. Chapter 1 discusses recent developments in the computer industry that have allowed the development of **//computers//** suited to young children and presents the questions guiding a study of **//computers//** in the High/Scope demonstration **//preschool//** **//classroom//**. Chapter 2 contains advice about getting started with **//classroom//** **//computers//**, what equipment and materials to buy, and how to make them accessible to children. Chapter 3 outlines possible uses of the computer throughout a typical day in the **//preschool//** or kindergarten **//classroom//**. Chapters 4 and 5 describe specific computer programs promoting young children's language development and logical/mathematical thinking. Chapter 6 concludes with a discussion of other significant curriculum issues involved in young children's computer use, including computer-generated artwork, creativity, and computer literacy. The guide's appendix provides a list of software and equipment producers and a glossary of computer-related terms. (KB)

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