The Importance of Technology in the Classroom
The Importance of Technology in the Classroom for Young Children
Brittany Whittington
Texas Southern University
April 16, 2014
CFDV 333
Technology is one of the most important things in today’s society that everyone should understand how to use. Children as young as three years old can benefit from computer skills. This is one of the reason more schools are integrating technology into the classrooms. Many schools have incorporated technology into their curriculum so the children and teacher can benefit from many different ways of learning. Some may be against young children using technology because one might think children are too young and will not understand the concept of using technology. I believe there are many reasons why children should start at a young age and why it is important to have technology in the classrooms for young children. One of the reason it is important for technology to be in the classroom for young children because it helps with a child’s language development. Language development are major strengths of technology use with young children through the opportunities and motivation it provides. Computer play encourages complex speech and the development of fluency (Davidson & Wright, 1994). Children often tend to narrative what they are doing by drawing pictures or moving objects on a screen. By using technology as far as a computer children will engage in a high level of spoken communication and also will be more cooperative, like taking turn with their peers and collaborating. Instead of using the old methods like building blocks or puzzle assembly using the computer elicits more social interactions. When children properly use a computer and different software it can serve as a catalyst for social interaction related to a child’s work. A classroom is set up to encourage interaction and the appropriate use of the technology will increase, not impair, language and literacy development. From experience working
Brittany Whittington
Texas Southern University
April 16, 2014
CFDV 333
Technology is one of the most important things in today’s society that everyone should understand how to use. Children as young as three years old can benefit from computer skills. This is one of the reason more schools are integrating technology into the classrooms. Many schools have incorporated technology into their curriculum so the children and teacher can benefit from many different ways of learning. Some may be against young children using technology because one might think children are too young and will not understand the concept of using technology. I believe there are many reasons why children should start at a young age and why it is important to have technology in the classrooms for young children. One of the reason it is important for technology to be in the classroom for young children because it helps with a child’s language development. Language development are major strengths of technology use with young children through the opportunities and motivation it provides. Computer play encourages complex speech and the development of fluency (Davidson & Wright, 1994). Children often tend to narrative what they are doing by drawing pictures or moving objects on a screen. By using technology as far as a computer children will engage in a high level of spoken communication and also will be more cooperative, like taking turn with their peers and collaborating. Instead of using the old methods like building blocks or puzzle assembly using the computer elicits more social interactions. When children properly use a computer and different software it can serve as a catalyst for social interaction related to a child’s work. A classroom is set up to encourage interaction and the appropriate use of the technology will increase, not impair, language and literacy development. From experience working
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