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Books vs Computers

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Computers are great fun: they have sound, pictures and movement at the same time but some studies show that such technologies greatly affect the attention span, comprehension and imagination of children.

At Nest, we expose the children to the technological advancements but we put even greater emphasis on their exposure to books through the library program.

More journals and articles on this later. On the Books vs. Computers issue, I think Bill Gates says it best:

“BOOKS ARE GREAT. You can put them in a crib. Kids can take them on a bus or plane. I’m a big fan of all kinds of books, and they will continue to be important…

With the book, you don’t have to have a computer switched on, or even have a computer. MY KIDS WILL HAVE COMPUTERS, OF COURSE, BUT THEY WILL HAVE BOOKS FIRST.”

 

BILL GATES

Chairman, Microsoft Corporation

The Bill Gates Column, New York Time Syndicate

For more information, click here and here.

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I am Paula Garcia and Teacher Papol is just one of the many nicknames I got from the children I’ve worked with through the years. I am currently a First Grade teacher during the day and an MA Psychology student at night.

I like writing during my free time--as a way of destressing and keeping track of the things that go on in my life.

My goal is to share my experiences and ideas about activities, dealing with children and families, resources, etcetera to help my fellow teachers in their journey of touching lives.

 

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