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Computer availability and use by young children in childcare settings.
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Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual
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January 1, 2004
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Technology integration into the early childhood environment provides learning opportunities that promote self-directed learning and interaction with peers for young children with disabilities. This study reports the results and implications of a survey of 132 inclusive childcare settings on the availability of computers in childcare settings, children's use of computers, and the types of software available to young children. Findings of interest include (a) a relationship between childcare cost and access to computers, (b) a finding that childcare settings are less likely to have software for play, and (c) designated computer centers were found to be lacking. Implications for ...
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