A 'benign addition'? Research on ICT and pre-school children
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This paper reviews the international research evidence on the ways in which information and communication technologies (ICT) are used in both formal and informal pre-school settings. The review addresses the debate over the value and desirability of young children using computers and computational toys; the relationship of these technologies to a media environment which encompasses television, video, books and magazines; the literacies involved in using these media; and interface design and interactivity.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- J. Comp. Assisted Learning
دوره 19 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003