On one hand, they want to take advantage of modern technology. On the other hand, they realize that computers cannot be used with young children the same way they are used in higher grades.
Computers are very good at some things.
For example, computers deal very well with processing, storing, and sorting large amounts of information. When a computer is used to expedite these types of classroom tasks, it frees a teacher to focus on teaching. There are other things that computers are not so good at. In addition, computer use may not provide enough opportunity for the kind of social interaction critical for Early Childhood development. While some computer use is acceptable, if the major component of learning is done by computer, young children may not learn in an optimal way.