Abstract

Discusses roles that parents and teachers can perform to facilitate children's interactions with computers. Highlights include: (1) designing computer environments, including learner control, learning activities, and relating computer experiences to other learning processes; (2) adult interactions with children; and (3) observation and feedback roles that adults can develop. (eight references) (LRW)

Citation

Swick, K.J. (1989). Designing Computer Environments for Young Children: Toward an Extension of Their Growth. Educational Technology, 29(12), 12-14. Retrieved December 7, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/170596/.

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Keywords

• Child Development
• Computer Assisted Instruction
• EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
• feedback
• instructional design
• interaction
• Learning Activities
• Learning Processes
• Observation
• Parent Role
• Teacher Role
• Young Children