Some adults wonder why their young children adapt to new technology so much more than they do. They exchange stories about how well their young offspring do in their early childhood classroom. There is a science to how the brain works and adapts, and two early childhood experts make a case to explain how your child's brain switches to accommodate the new technology of educational computer programs.
The Brain's Bias For Learning Computer Programs
See what you think and learn when two early childhood experts make a case about brain activity and its impact on technology. They say that the brain changes as it experiences new technology. Both experts emphasize that the brain changes in response to information it has a bias for such as visually presented information in written words as well as computer programs.
For that reason, it is easy to understand why new computer technology attracts and grabs the attention of young children. The findings of these early childhood education professionals suggest that modern technology relies on your kids' genetic brain biases to easily help them learn computer programs they're taught in classrooms.
Are Computer Programs A Passive Experience For Early Childhood Learning?
You as a parent might argue that if your child spends hours in a classroom working on a computer, then it becomes a passive experience that does not allow your child to interact socially. While that may perhaps be a true assessment about television technology, it is far from true for your child working on computer programs, and both experts clearly argue that computer programs bring a positive interaction experience to your child.
These professionals point out that the interactive qualities of computer programs stir up your child's curiosity, independent thinking and problem-solving skills. You might question how that could be possible.
The Answer Is Very Convincing
The experts' answer is frankly convincing and rests on your child's natural ability to control what is happening. They control all computer programs' pace and activity, the experts say. Understand that your children are indeed in the driver's seat of the computer program being used, and they'll make spectacular decisions. They'll solve problems on their own. That is a classic demonstration of the brain at work. The brain demonstrates its bias that enable your kids to easily transition over and adapt to new computer programs.
Balance Educational Program With Social Interaction
Remember also that all early childhood programs allow for recess breaks, snacks, and physical education activities during the preschool day. Kids get to horse around outdoors when they take part in outside play. They bounce around like the energy bunny outside and form social subgroups. During these romp-around activities, kids learn to share the swings and whatever else is out there for them to play with. Early childhood education is a mixed bag of learning, socializing, playing and solving problems that positively aids their growing experience.