computers in pre-k

[Jan Birney <stmark6614@YAHOO.COM>]

Hello, All,
My assistant principal has asked me to check for
research on the necessity/usefulness/advisability/ of
computer use and programs in a pre-kindergarten
program.
My opinion is that very young children need literacy
readiness, they need to be read to, they need to be
allowed to develop their creative thinking skills with
play-acting and physical activity, but they don't need
to use computers as part of the pre-kindergarten
curriculum.
I have not been able to cite any research that backs
my opinion. I have checked LM_NET Archives and EDTECH
Archives. There are opinions similar to mine, but I
haven't found any definitive research or articles that
support my position.
My assistant principal would like me to write a short
piece that explains my position and I would like to
cite someone other than myself!
If anyone could help (by the way, your professional
opinions, as school media specialists, would fit our
requirements!) please post.
Thanks so much.
Jan Birney

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Jan Birney, Computer Specialist
Stratford Catholic Regional School System
Stratford, CT 06615
stmark6614@yahoo.com

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