The article argues that even extremely young children can be taught to program microcomputers from their very first contact. A teaching strategy is proposed, having more in common with the teaching of language than with the more traditional didactic-reinforcement cycle commonly employed in the text books. (Author/CL)

Computer technology has nearly infinite potential for expanding the minds of children. However, at present a great discrepancy exists between what this tool for the mind is capable of doing and what child care centers, schools, and society allow it to do. Two computer-related activities that may be implemented with very young children are (1)…

There is reason to doubt that computers are currently revolutionizing schools, for few advances have been made in how lessons are either organized or presented. Until recently, most of the early childhood community had considered computers to be too impersonal for young children and too time consuming for teachers. That view has changed somewhat…

A teacher training model in which microcomputers are integrated into the classroom using a learning center format is described. The rationale for the Computer Learning Center (CLC) Training Model, which was developed for use with Head Start teachers without prior microcomputer experience, is based on an understanding of the characteristics of the…

In response to the increasing use of computers in school by young children, this paper provides definitions of concepts and discussions of topics related to computers and young children. The first section takes up the issue of computer literacy, describing various uses of the term and discussing the controversy concerning teaching computer…

These guidelines are designed to give preservice teachers information to use in selecting techniques and planning learning experiences for young children in the microcomputer laboratory. The main purpose of this laboratory experience is for children to develop computer awareness/literacy and keyboard knowledge, and to improve skills in following…

Describes a series of programs written in Logo that have been used successfully to support young children's programing efforts. These programs remove the mechanical obstacles of typing, spelling, and estimating distances; remove the demands of abstract planning and ordering instruction; and provide a set of programing procedures. (MBR)

Answers early childhood teachers' questions concerning the addition of a computer to the classroom setting. (BB)