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Ways of relating to computer use in pre-school activity This Swedish study identified three ways of relating to computer use: as a threat to other activities, as an available option, and as an essential activity. A relationship was found between these categories and the three learning environments, characterised respectively as protective (teachers try to reduce the time spent by children on the computer); supporting (teachers engage more actively in the use of the computer); and guiding (teachers stimulate children's interest in the computer and guide use).

This Swedish study identified three ways of relating to computer use: as a threat to other activities, as an available option, and as an essential activity. A relationship was found between these categories and the three learning environments, characterised respectively as protective (teachers try to reduce the time spent by children on the computer); supporting (teachers engage more actively in the use of the computer); and guiding (teachers stimulate children's interest in the computer and guide use).

Ljung-Djarf, A, Aberg-Bengtsson, L, and Ottosson, T. International Journal of Early Years Education 13(1): 29-41, March 2005. Abstract: www.tandf.co.uk/journals

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