I think that this article really hit the idea of technology in the Early Childhood classroom right on the head. Technology is important to introduce to children, but at the right time. It can be very overwhelming for people our age, now imagine what it might be like for a young child. Dr. Perry said that it is important to remember to pay close attention to when you introduce an experience and how it is mixed with other experiences.
Experiencing technology through a computer is much better than experiencing it through TV. When a child watches TV, they just sit there. There is no interaction, but when they work on the computer, they are in control. They can manipulate the game they are playing, make choices, and do it over and over again.
The other important thing that he said is that an experience with technology should be used to expand a social interaction, not replace one. I think that is important because some parents use a computer or TV as a babysitter. They just plop their child in front of it and that's it. Technology needs to be used responsibly and needs to enhance their lives, not control it.
Experiencing technology through a computer is much better than experiencing it through TV. When a child watches TV, they just sit there. There is no interaction, but when they work on the computer, they are in control. They can manipulate the game they are playing, make choices, and do it over and over again.
The other important thing that he said is that an experience with technology should be used to expand a social interaction, not replace one. I think that is important because some parents use a computer or TV as a babysitter. They just plop their child in front of it and that's it. Technology needs to be used responsibly and needs to enhance their lives, not control it.
