Introducing computers to young children: At what cost?

Introducing computers to young children: At what cost?

Microcomputers in education: Conference, contest and exhibition, 1989

• Luk, M.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Association for Science and Mathematics Education

1989

• F Learning & Teaching
  • FD Application of Communicative Media, IT in Learning & Teaching

Teaching and Learning Computer Children Cost

• Hong Kong

• 1980s

• Pre-Primary Education

The author argues that, while the use of computers in early childhood education could help them adapt to a fast changing technological world and learn problem-solving techniques and decision-making processes, children might be deprived of the chances of socializing with other children. Therefore, the author further points out the kind of hardware and software of computers and whether preschool teachers were well trained and well prepared for using computers should be considered.

• English

Conference Papers

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/en/bibs/9849777b

2010-09-22