Exam 16: Developing a Literacy Environment

One of the obstacles to computer use in preschools is funding.

Teachers should know how much child time is spent at home in front of an electronic media screen.

Room areas are created so children can withdraw and seek privacy.

List audiovisual equipment that relates to language arts instruction possibly found in a preschool classroom.(Mention five. )

Language arts centers allow for vigorous and physical child play.

Partitioned and well-stocked dramatic play areas are found in quality language arts programs.

Display areas are

Educators should seek information about electronic or digital media used at home and the approximate amount of a child time spends with it.

List possible benefits of computer use by young children.

Of great concern to most educators is the idea that electronic and digital media use

Most early childhood educators realize that audiovisual equipment and technology are not appropriate for preschoolers.

The text suggests that children create overhead projector sheets.

A teacher recording a book read-along for the classroom language center should consider

Children and adolescents that play games excessively on the computer are usually well adjusted socially are students that excel academically.

When new media or materials are stocked in a classroom language center,

Many educators worry that digital and electronic media may harm young children's brains.

Rules are necessary for classroom computer use.

A center's goals and objectives may be reinforced by child computer use.

Communication equipment or audiovisual machines

Research has suggested that certain children may gain benefit from computer use during preschool years.