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Hi everyone! I created a Wiki so I could hear your feedback on your thoughts on using technology in the setting I work in. I work with children who are the ages birth to three years old in a program called Early ACCESS. I want to hear what you have to say about technology at this early age. If you are a parent or guardian, share how you would feel as a parent if I brought technology into your home to integrate into my lessons during a home visit. How do you think it fits with this age range? THANK YOU! Kristin (Jones) Shelton

Hi Kristin, At that young of an age, that is tricky. I would think that with an older one-year-old up to age three, there could be an iPod or iPad program that they could use, especially one with voice output that would enhance their language, as that is probably something that you work on with them anyway. As a parent, I would be excited about the use of technology! When kids that young see their parents using technology, even a cell phone, a remote control, or an iPod, what do they want to do? Use it! This would be a beneficial way for them to have their time to use technology.

Lisa Murray

Thank you, Lisa! I like your positive thoughts. I think it will work with the 1-3 year olds. I see many kids that I am working with to communicate and I think it would help voice output. You are very right about things that kids love things like remotes, cell phones, iPods!! They are very motivating. Kristin

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