Computer as a Threat or an Opportunity for Development of Children

Hoffmann, Beata

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.08.080

Cited by 4 publications

(3 citation statements)

References 4 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Empirical evidence shows that video games can be an effective tool for improving understanding during teaching and learning. Positive effects are further reported in terms of problem-solving ability, goal attainment, communication as well as motivation and interest in learning (Subrahmanyam et al, 2000;Corbeil, 1999;Danowski & Krupinska, 2007in Hoffman, 2014. They are based on matching, have a positive effect on hypothetical thinking, and additionally enhance hand-eye coordination.…”

Section: The Use Of Video Games and Computers In Preschool Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…With the use of multimedia, the computer can also develop musical memory, hearing, and a sense of rhythm. It allows young children to become familiar with the sound of different instruments and create their own melodies (Hoffman, 2014). Electronic games, on the other hand, which are usually one of the first contacts of children with the computer, are considered the most suitable means to support the cognitive development of young children.…”

Section: The Use Of Video Games and Computers In Preschool Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

The Integration of New Technologies and Video Games in Preschool Education

Nousia

2023

EJOE

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Our society which constantly evolves technologically, in connection with the use and presence of technological means in almost every home, has given rise to the need for inclusion and use of new technological means even in preschool education. Children from a very young age come into contact with electronic means of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), resulting in them acquiring empirically numerous skills and knowledge, even before entering preschool settings. Inevitably education has followed this social progress and development because of the great relationship that exists between them. Thus, the inclusion of ICT in education is a very important subject that constantly is put into a new perspective with constantly evolving research fields. In the present study, reference is made to the inclusion and educational use of ICT in preschool education. Evidence is presented after a literature review, which mainly concerns the effects and learning outcomes of preschool children's engagement with modern electronic media and video games. Article visualizations:<img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0433/a.php" alt="Hit counter" />

show abstract

Section: The Use Of Video Games and Computers In Preschool Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: The Use Of Video Games and Computers In Preschool Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Integration of New Technologies and Video Games in Preschool Education

Nousia

2023

EJOE

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Some research focuses on identifying the challenges of interaction with the digital world on a child: apprehensions about the effect of screen time (Radesky, Schumacher, & Zuckerman, 2015); the negative impact of media and information products (Karabanova & Molchanov, 2018;Tisseron, 2013); and the potential for intensifying traditional childhood risks, such as bullying, cyberaggression, and risks related to content; and fueling new forms of child abuse and exploitation (UNICEF, 2017; United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, 2021). Other researchers are studying the opportunities opened by digital technologies to young members of the digital community: the educational and developing value of apps (Liu, Tan, Huang, Chen, & Liu, 2021;Papadakis, 2021;Papadakis, Alexandraki, & Zaranis); the impact of computer technologies on perception in the learning process (Hoffman, 2014); the development of preschoolers' executive functions by computer-based technologies (Veraksa & Bukhalenkova, 2017); the development of the creative potential of a gifted child (Bochkarev, 2019); opportunities for learning and education; and access to information (UNICEF, 2017).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Defining Digital Competence for Older Preschool Children

Kalabina¹,

Progackaya²

2021

Psych. Rus.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background. Recent studies show that by the age of 5–7, children have already had experience using technology for several years. Discussions about the impact of digital interaction on children are ongoing. Nevertheless, it is becoming clear that there is a need to develop concepts and tools that will help children in the process of exploring the digital world. One of such concepts can be that of digital competence. It refers to the readiness of an individual to apply digital technologies efficiently and safely in various spheres of life. Objective. To determine the content of digital competence for modern children of older preschool age. Design. The study included interviewing children, organizing interaction of a child with a digital device, playing a card game, and having their parents answer survey questions. Results. Our study found that older preschool children had a general idea of how to use digital technologies and could name those functions which they had observed or used themselves. The main purpose of the children’s interactions with digital devices was entertainment. Most of the preschoolers demonstrated low motivation for learning how to use digital devices, and had not developed ideas about how to use digital devices in everyday life safely and effectively. Conclusion. The concept of digital competence can be applied to the study of issues related to the interaction of older preschool children with the digital environment. The results we obtained can help educators and parents to develop strategies for the appropriate and child-friendly interaction of preschoolers with the digital environment.

show abstract