Learning Company: Education Software

xposted: From the Lemmingworks.

I’m starting to explore the research behind developmentally appropriate children’s software (2-8 yrs old) which means I get to go play for a bit on the
Learning Company’s web site to see how things have changed since I last looked. This is going to be fun.

Slashdot | Exposing Children to Technology?

xposted: From the Lemmingworks.

Jeremy pointed Slashdot | Exposing Children to Technology? out to me. Since this is a real focus for developing my new course this spring, I had to take a look. The discussion is really interesting.

LabelThis asks: “While I’m not a huge fan of immersing children in technology, there is a certain point at which you must expose them to the tools that will help them be successful in the world. Looking back, I distinctly remember my parents making every effort to provide a computer for me and my sibling, early on (they bought an Atari 400 for us when I was 5). Either by accident or on purpose, that single decision (and the continued follow up of purchasing newer computers as needed) shaped my future and the future of my siblings. I now have a daughter, and my wife and I have a number of years to before we worry about equipping her with technology (right now spending time with her and helping her be a happy well adjusted toddler are our primary concerns). In the spirit of my parents choice, what type of tools should parents be equipping their children with, today?”