Post by Lisa C. and Mary K.
Kids love iPads, iPhones and any other technology they can get their hands on. But is it good for them? Now Leap Frog is jumping on the tech for kids bandwagon with a new tablet. Find out more in this article from the New York Times tech blog.
On a related note, the National Association for the Education of Young Children has made it's draft position statement on technology in early childhood programs available. In short, their position is this:
"It is the position of NAEYC and the Fred Rogers Center that technology and interactive media are learning tools that, when used in intentional and developmentally appropriate ways and in conjunction with other traditional tools and materials, can support the development and learning of young children."
You can read the full draft statement (it's 18 pages long) here.