The impact of computer games and technology on children's learning

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Technology is an excellent tool to motivate students. Also, technology-based learning experiences are successful because students are interested in activities that are engaging and they feel more connected to the content. This is best exemplified by a study conducted by Boeglin-Quintana & Donovan. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of iPod device for listening to stories during silent reading time. The literature review examined the research focusing on motivating students using technology, vocabulary acquisition through read aloud and English language learner home support. It was conducted in a kindergarten classroom consisting of 26 students for six weeks. It began with the researcher designing a home survey to be filled out by parents, followed by the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT). Students were divided into iPod group and non-iPod group where students were exposed to 30 stories over a six week period. Pre-tests and post-tests were conducted through using PPVT4. It was observed through data and observation by the researchers that by using the iPod during reading time students were more motivated to complete reading a storybook in one sitting. During this study, it was evident that students at this young age benefitted on many educational levels from the incorporation of technology in their classroom (Brenda & Donovan, 2013).
Two studies were conducted by Mitchell in 2007 and Judge, Floyd, and Jeffs in 2008 concluded that the use of assistive technology promotes children’s learning and development by allowing them to participate more effectively in different activities. Assistive technology provides access and enhancement for inter and intra personal ...

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Linder pointed out on how interactive whiteboards in early childhood mathematics can be used. This article provides information on the use of Interactive Whiteboards and other technologies that coincide with best practices in early childhood math instruction. The different examples on how to integrate other digital tools into mathematics instruction is mentioned. According to the researcher, the lesson should be designed in such a way where children can understand the concept and should have a positive impact towards mathematics at a young age. It should not be designed as such where the teacher is just standing next to the interactive whiteboard throughout the lesson or children’s only interaction with the interactive board is to come up one at a time to answer a question. In this case technology is not used in an effective manner (Linder, 2012).

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