In my experience, young children like markers because of their brilliant colors and ease of application. The ease of application makes them particularly attractive to the youngest children who have trouble marking with crayons. A few varieties of markers have smells that encourage toddlers to suck the ink out of the markers. No, inappropriate use of technology for toddlers. Sand tables provide many opportunities for children to learn math and science concepts while practicing social skills.
Skillful teachers practice using productive and open-ended questions that extend child learning.
Sometimes good teaching, sometimes not so good teaching impacts its value. This fabulous technology simply requires enthusiastic teachers. Still, I have learned from several excellent teachers, even television can be a useful tool. I have seen teachers respond to child curiosity with brief videos of animals and I have seen family providers use TV as a homelike snuggle time. No, not inherently, but certainly one that is appropriate only in very specific ways.