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ERIC Number: EJ723794
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-1522-8185
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Computer Availability and Use by Young Children in Childcare Settings
Martin, Sylvia; Forsbach-Rothman, Terri; Crawford, Caroline
Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, v2004 n1 p121-134 2004
Technology integration into the early childhood environment provides learning opportunities that promote self-directed learning and interaction with peers for young children with disabilities. This study reports the results and implications of a survey of 132 inclusive childcare settings on the availability of computers in childcare settings, children's use of computers, and the types of software available to young children. Findings of interest include (a) a relationship between childcare cost and access to computers, (b) a finding that childcare settings are less likely to have software for play, and (c) designated computer centers were found to be lacking. Implications for teacher training are discussed.
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, 500 E. Main St. Suite 902, P.O. Box 3728, Norfolk, VA 23510. Tel: 757-574-3227.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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