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ERIC Number: EJ339134
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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Computers and Children of Primary School Age: Issues and Questions.
Siann, Gerda; Macleod, Hamish
British Journal of Educational Technology, v17 n2 p133-44 May 1986
Results of a study of disadvantaged primary school children which focused on effects of exposure to Logo, microcomputer social interaction, and children's expressed interest in computers, are discussed in context of relevant literature. It is concluded computer literacy should be primary goal at this level and computer equity is crucial. (MBR)
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Computer Assisted Instruction, Disadvantaged Youth, Equal Education, Foreign Countries, Interpersonal Communication, Peer Relationship, Primary Education, Psychological Studies, Research Methodology, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes, Young Children
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Identifiers: LOGO Programing Language; Scotland