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Peer reviewedSilvern, Steven B.; And Others – Early Child Development and Care, 1988
An Apple II computer was placed in a university laboratory school classroom so that children's natural interaction with a computer could be observed. Detailed observational logs were kept for 39 interactions. Results indicated that computer play is an initial step in computer literacy. (RH)
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Classroom Observation Techniques, Computer Uses in Education, Games
Peer reviewedBurns, Barbara; Ferguson, Elizabeth – Early Child Development and Care, 1988
A new test of young children's computer aptitude and knowledge about computer technologies was given to kindergarten children and third-grade students. Results are reported. Implications of the research for basic and applied developmental psychology are discussed. (RH)
Descriptors: Aptitude, Childhood Interests, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education
