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Peer reviewedKelly, Karen L.; Schorger, John R. – Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 2001
Compared expressive language used by preschoolers when engaged at a classroom computer center with that used during free play. Found that mean lengths of utterance showed no significant differences in amount of language spoken, no matter the context. Found exceptions in which one student was more expressive at the computer, and three others were…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Centers
Peer reviewedFitch, James L.; Sims, Juanita L. – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1992
A model computer learning center with hardware, software, training, and support components was established to serve as an integral part of the instructional process in Head Start classrooms. The center was found to be a positive force in promoting computer activities, but long-term training and curriculum modifications are needed. (LB)
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Centers
Peer reviewedFreeman, Nancy K.; Somerindyke, Jennifer – Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 2001
Describes preschoolers' collaboration during free play in a computer lab, focusing on the computer's contribution to active, peer-mediated learning. Discusses these observations in terms of Parten's insights on children's social play and Vygotsky's socio-cultural learning theory, noting that the children scaffolded each other's growing computer…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Centers, Computer Literacy
