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By: Leah, Logan, Krystal and Shannon

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Computers Negatively affect student growth in different areas: 1.How students learn 2.Student health 3.How a students mind works 4.Computer software is a poor teaching tool

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How students learn Younger students learn through experiences, not by learning facts Children need to use 3D world to learn Negatively affects student growth Developmental Mental Physical

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Ideas arent created by information

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Facts vs. Knowledge

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A supplemental teaching aid Connecting People (Skype) Google Earth (geographical examples) Stimulating Games Computer can provide scaffolding which makes a student more independent Immediate feedback

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Computers are Poor Teaching Tools Poor model of reality Poor software Affordability Outdated Bugs Constant change Inappropriate material No advances in academic performance Distractions

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Not poor teaching tools, just how they are being used Teacher training issues Age-appropriate software brings benefits ESOL/ESE Filtering software Smaller class sizes and differentiated instruction

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Health Physical and developmental effects Eyestrain and myopia Carpal tunnel syndrome Poor imaginative and creative abilities Cognitive development Stunted Brain Growth Social and emotional development Cannot replace human interaction Attention span reduced

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Minimize screen time (1-2 hr.) Educational software can bring benefits to: Hand-eye coordination Reaction time Social interaction (when used cooperatively) Increases long term memory and manual dexterity Ergonomics Here Here

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How a Students Mind Works Less self discovery Young children learn through tactile methods Differences in student backgrounds Teacher choice in educational methods Exposure

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Less self discovery but more access to information Public schools are not pressured to find the most effective ways to input technology The business model is not accepted in education

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Sources "Do Computers Hinder Young Children's Development?" Early Childhood (June 2001). Brookes Publishing Co. Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Reviewed 9 April, 2012 (http://www.pbrookes.com/email/archive/june01/june01EC4.htm)http://www.pbrookes.com/email/archive/june01/june01EC4.htm Edwards, Laurie. "Computers In Preschool: Hurting or Helping?" Education.com. Reviewed 7 April, 2012 (http://www.education.com/magazine/article/preschoolers-computers-bottom- line/)http://www.education.com/magazine/article/preschoolers-computers-bottom- line/ Halpert, Julie. "IChildren: How Apple Is Changing Kids' Brains." The Fiscal Times. 21 March, 2012. Reviewed 9 April, 2012 (http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Articles/2012/03/21/iChildren-How-Apple-Is-Changing-Kids- Brains.aspx#page1)http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Articles/2012/03/21/iChildren-How-Apple-Is-Changing-Kids- Brains.aspx#page1 Henry, Julie. "Ban computers from school until children reach age 9, says expert." The Telegraph [London] 13 June 2010, Reviewed 19 April, 2012 (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/primaryeducation/7823259/Ban-computers-from- schools-until-children-reach-age-9-says-expert.html)http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/primaryeducation/7823259/Ban-computers-from- schools-until-children-reach-age-9-says-expert.html Hess, Frederick M. 2012. Do Computers Negatively Affect Student Growth? Pp. 325-31 in Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Educational Issues. 6 th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Monke, Lowell. 2012. Do Computers Negatively Affect Student Growth? Pp. 318-24 in Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Educational Issues. 6 th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Young, Mary E. "Technology and Early Child Development." TechKnowLogia. September 2001. Reviewed 7 April, 2012 (http://www.techknowlogia.org/TKL_Articles/PDF/314.pdf)http://www.techknowlogia.org/TKL_Articles/PDF/314.pdf

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A short summary http://www.mff.org/publications/publications. taf?page=269