Comments on: Say Hello to Generation We http://blog.snhparents.com/52/generation-we/ Connecting Southern New Hampshire Families Wed, 7 Jan 2009 13:00:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Rob O. http://blog.snhparents.com/52/generation-we/comment-page-1/#comment-7623 Rob O. Tue, 09 Oct 2007 10:49:49 +0000 http://blog.snhparents.com/child-development/52/generation-we/#comment-7623 I'm bothered by the ever-increasing emphasis on making computer-use skills a priority at such an early age. That kids now start using computers in kindergarten is more than a little bit stunning. Seems to me that kids need time to just be kids - to learn how to interact with the REAL world around them and develop social skills before being plunged headlong into the inescapable cyber-world. Does technology magically equate to a more efficient learning environment for children — or might it actually become a barrier to kids learning to think creatively and solve problems? I’m bothered by the ever-increasing emphasis on making computer-use skills a priority at such an early age. That kids now start using computers in kindergarten is more than a little bit stunning. Seems to me that kids need time to just be kids - to learn how to interact with the REAL world around them and develop social skills before being plunged headlong into the inescapable cyber-world.

Does technology magically equate to a more efficient learning environment for children — or might it actually become a barrier to kids learning to think creatively and solve problems?

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