Educational value of toddler tech toys questionedMany videogames, computer-software titles and DVDs advertised as "educational" for infants and toddlers, have not been proven to increase either the IQ or cognitive abilities of preschool children. That's the conclusion of a new study funded by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Glenn Lovell writes that these games and DVDs may be "less effective in educating very young children" than what they are replacing: one-on-one time with parents. Lovell explores the issue in the San Jose Mercury News.
Tags: Technology, Children, Parenting, Culture, Early Childhood Education, Education, Media by Sistrunk
3 comments:
May be a bit off topic, but how many times I've heard, oh grandpa, I just showed you that!
Cute picture.
This might be true. After all, maybe there should be a minimum age for computers. Sure, they can help, but they can also do some damage, if not well supervised. I think "educational" shouldn't be such an easy to use label! It should need some type of professional recognition.
Bob, the kids and I expect you to turn in your PowerPoint and podcasting assignments tomorrow. ;-)
Kayla, I agree with you 100%.
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