Some will ask you to match and rhyme, others will give you the freedom to draw or paint whatever you wish. Some parents express concerns about the role of technology in children s lives, such as how it will affect children s attention to social relationships and other activities. Appropriate computer programs promote dialog between children, as well as group problem-solving. They also offer opportunities for shared experiences between parents and children. As partners in our children s learning, we may not only monitor their educational environments, but we may experience their progress first-hand.
Children control the level of difficulty, the pace and direction of the program.
Children receive quick feedback, so they stay interested. Program utilizes the capacities of today s computers by appealing to children through interesting sights and sounds. To determine a product s appropriateness for a child s current level of development, parents have evaluated the skill list and activities as described on the package, and previewed the product through store demonstration or a friend s computer. Software engages children s interest by encouraging children to laugh and use their imagination in exploring. The program allows children to experience success and feel empowered through learning.