EBOOK: Supporting ICT in the Early Years
The rapid growth of ICT has prompted concerns among parents, educators and policy-makers over the suitability of many educational applications, and electronic toys, for young children. However, evidence is presented to show that the use of ICT by young children is compatible with the principles of a developmentally appropriate curriculum (DAC). In fact the authors argue that used imaginatively, many applications of ICT can make a significant and unique contribution to children's social and cognitive development. |
Contents
Chapter 1 An integrated approach to ict education | 1 |
Chapter 2 ICT in the home the local environment and early years education | 15 |
Chapter 3 Responding to the differing needs of children | 29 |
Chapter 4 Programmable toys and control technology | 42 |
Chapter 5 Interactive stories simulated environments and adventure games | 60 |
Chapter 6 Creativity communication and the computer | 79 |
The way forward | 91 |
Glossary of terms | 101 |
Technology and young Children Ages 3 through 8 | 105 |
Appendix B Ergonomics | 117 |
Appendix C Source of resources | 119 |
Appendix D Where to find out more | 125 |
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Back cover | 137 |
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