Since the advent of affordable microcomputers, educators have expressed concern about whether young children should or even can use computers and related technology. The question about young children being capable of using computers has been answered positively. Numerous studies and observations have reported that most four-and five-year-olds are comfortable with computers, many three-year-olds enjoy using them, and even younger children can interact with computers using simple input devices and software (Clements & Nastasi, 1993).Although it is clear that children can use computers, the question of whether they should be a regular part of the early childhood curriculum is Arlene Brett is Associate Professor,
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