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shared by Emily Silverberg on 16 Feb 12 - Cached

Most experts believe computers are not developmentally appropriate for children under the age of three
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Clearly many of these developmental needs match up well with appropriate use of technology in the classroom, especially exploration, manipulation of symbolic representation, matching alternative learning styles, and quickly changing learning modalities
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The danger, however, is that computers will be used only to reinforce the national trend toward earlier and more academic skill acquisition, and that other important developmental needs will be ignored.
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physical play, outdoor exploration of the community and of nature; art, music and dance; learning specific social skills and moral values, and experiencing diversity in a myriad of ways.
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persistence, ingenuity, tenacity, social adeptness and hard work needed to survive in the world
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Appropriate use of technology in the classroom is to expand, enrich, implement, individualize, differentiate, and extend the overall curriculum.
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. Haugland suggests a ratio of one computer to seven students
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one to five
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If there are not enough computers to go around, it’s better to have two or three in one classroom for a month or two, and then move them into another classroom, than to have one in each classroom all the time (Haugland, 1999).
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shared by eryn sherman on 16 Feb 12 - No Cached

knowledge of muscular development and motor control skills
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naturally enhance a child’s eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills due to keyboard and mouse usage
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memory
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spatial
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logical problem solving
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critical thinking, concentration, abstraction and comprehension
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improve the quality of learning
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language
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literacy
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verbal
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nonverbal
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serve as a medium for acceptable social interaction
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use the Internet to connect with places around the world and exchange mail with electronic pen pals, they are able to share different cultures and traditions.
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work together
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sharing of ideas
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cooperative learning
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entertainment
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find inspiration, stimulate the imagination, explore the world, meet others and gain new experiences
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shared by eryn sherman on 16 Feb 12 - Cached

today’s teenagers
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abbreviated snatches of cellphone texts and instant messages, or through the very public forum of Facebook walls and MySpace bulletins.
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concern
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profound phenomenon: whether technology may be changing the very nature of kids’ friendships.
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far too soon to know the answer.
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