Baby Computers?

Question

Should youngsters use computers in school?

Answer 1

hmmm...there could be a bad and good way to that

good-

only if there are education programs

you restrict bad programs from them that can be accessible

bad-

they could learn to be addicted to some glowy bright thing in front of their eyes. limit their use to computers so they won't be wild goo goo bobs o__O

technology today is fascinating

but it can overused and cause problems

just be careful :)

Answer 2

for me, no..

i still believe that they should be exposed first to real life experiences..

Answer 3

as the other answer said for educational purposes. There are a lot of computer programs that help little kids to learn to read, do math and learn numbers as well as colors and other basic need material. As long as there is a teacher or aid helping kids work the computers then it should be ok.

Good luck and be Blessed

Answer 4

From my blog at http://preschoolsoftware.blogspot.com

I found an interesting article today from Australia. Apparently, researchers found that teaching preschoolers how to use and become comfortable with a computer better prepares them for school and learning in general.

"    [Computers] play an integral and growing role in education, work and communications, and the sooner a child becomes comfortable with this technology, the better. "

I agree wholeheartedly. My son is only in first grade, but he was required to take reading, math and language assessment tests last year and in the current year using a computer. He was one of only a few students that did not require any instruction on how to use a mouse and keyboard. His comfort level with this important tool had a lot to do with him scoring well on his assessments.

Imagine how the other kids must have felt? Not only were they being asked to take a test on how much they knew and learned, they were asked to use a tool that they were unfamiliar and most likely uncomfortable with! That would be like asking someone to drive a car who had never seen one before!

Another good quote from the article:

"    We don't question whether to give a young child access to paper and crayons. We make them available at the earliest age that a toddler can hold a crayon and make a mark on the paper, a valuable lesson in cause and effect. "

Of course! Why should a computer be any different?

Here is a link to the full article: Preschoolers need computer access http://www.australianit.news.com.au/stor...

Answer 5

LEARNING TO USE THE COMPUTER IN SCHOOL IS A VALUABLE TOOL KIDS WILL NEED TO KNOW WHEN THEY GET IN HIGHER GRADES

IT TEACHES HAND EYE COORDINATION AND IT IS EASIER TO TEACH KIDS WHEN THEY ARE YOUNG BECAUSE THEIR MINDS ARE LIKE SPONGES BUT THE PROGRAMS SHOULD BE EDUCATIONAL