Year: 1996
Type: article
Abstract: Children:Computers, Creativity and Kids AUll6eaDm lDl?rmBKl zllndl CyGu'sIhia scDncsrm~wThere are places where children read, enjoy and respect books because of computers.There are places where children are emotionally involved with discussing complex issues (from environmental to personal choices) because of computers.There are places where lonely, seriously ill children in hospitals can find someone to talk to because of computers.This is not to say that these places exist in all of our homes, classrooms, or on-line communities, but they do exist and should be acknowledged.In all likelihood, these places interactions _. _ September + october 1996 are the exception rather than the norm.For every exciting development or use of computers with children, there are numerous examples of stifling, unimaginative, isolating uses of technology.However, without thoughtfully examining the exceptional, it is hard to expect that these places will ever become the norm.This book and accompanying CD ROM attempt to examine these exceptional environments, in hopes of understanding what can be done to design for the future.Both the book and the CD ROM ask you to wander through
Source: interactions
Author: Jennifer Bruer
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4249659463