There is a long debate on student using ICT (especially in the Early Years). Some professionals like Hohman (1998), he does not recommend that children under 3 years old use computers. As he believes that children uses their senses and movements to explore and learn about the world. These debates may continue, “but the need to establish the vale of technology to education remains important, particularly where there is an emphasis on standards-based accountability and also because of the substantial cost of implementing technology innovation in the classroom.” (Becta, 2009, p.5)
The benefits of providing computers to kindergarten and primary-grade children, varies depending upon the kind of computer experiences offered and how frequently children have access to computers. The potential gains for kindergarten and primary-grade children are tremendous, including improved motor skills, enhanced mathematical thinking and increased creativity. Examples (going according subjects)
There are many ICT software and tools use by children to learn Science. Example: Camera, video recorders and voice recorders are very useful in doing experiments. These tools can help children to record their observations or results. But the highlight is there is a “Replay”, “Slow motion” button. Student can replay the recorded information, play back and observe carefully.
The Smartboard or Interactive board is a large touch screen projector. It is indeed a smart creation. There are many programs and functions that are good to use by educators or students for presentations. In teaching science, educators can widen and show pictures close up. This helps children to observe, compare, and exploring.
In many ICT education program or software, literacy is integrate directly or indirect manner. Educators can find appropriate learning programs, resources and find different ways of learning literacy. Like the use of Wordle, children can learn words, make word list, or use it as a guide to write an essay or prompt creative thinking, etc.
One of the highlight, in the ICT revolution is about the flexibility and quality of communication around the world. We have different communication programs like Skypes, Google Tallk, which allow us to communicate with different people in different places. It is bring a lot of advantages in learning geography.
There are programs where worldwide educators can register their class to have conference call or video chat with other people around the world. They will have a fairly authentic learning experience in learning about different cultures and countries.
The benefits of providing computers to kindergarten and primary-grade children, varies depending upon the kind of computer experiences offered and how frequently children have access to computers. The potential gains for kindergarten and primary-grade children are tremendous, including improved motor skills, enhanced mathematical thinking and increased creativity. Examples (going according subjects)
There are many ICT software and tools use by children to learn Science. Example: Camera, video recorders and voice recorders are very useful in doing experiments. These tools can help children to record their observations or results. But the highlight is there is a “Replay”, “Slow motion” button. Student can replay the recorded information, play back and observe carefully.
The Smartboard or Interactive board is a large touch screen projector. It is indeed a smart creation. There are many programs and functions that are good to use by educators or students for presentations. In teaching science, educators can widen and show pictures close up. This helps children to observe, compare, and exploring.
In many ICT education program or software, literacy is integrate directly or indirect manner. Educators can find appropriate learning programs, resources and find different ways of learning literacy. Like the use of Wordle, children can learn words, make word list, or use it as a guide to write an essay or prompt creative thinking, etc.
One of the highlight, in the ICT revolution is about the flexibility and quality of communication around the world. We have different communication programs like Skypes, Google Tallk, which allow us to communicate with different people in different places. It is bring a lot of advantages in learning geography.
There are programs where worldwide educators can register their class to have conference call or video chat with other people around the world. They will have a fairly authentic learning experience in learning about different cultures and countries.
So do you think ICT should be used by children?
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