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. Active learners in a technological age.