IPAD in Nursery School

My Kid’s Teacher is Using an IPAD in his Nursery School Classroom. Will That Hurt Him? Many early childhood classrooms around the country are beginning to introduce technology into their curriculums. Some parents have reservations about exposing their children to digital devices so early in their educations. Will their children only be interested in activities on a screen? Will screen time take over their learning time altogether? Will that lead to children who are unable to interact with their peers on a social and emotional level? These are fair questions. Your best bet is to investigate before you sign your child up for a particular school. Most schools will have a website or a brochure explaining what their goals are for their students. Also, most will include daily activities, so you can get a very good idea of what your child will be doing. Will there be time each day for exercise in a gym or playground? Are art and music a daily part of your child’s schedule? Is there time for looking at books and having a teacher read to the children? Is there time for imaginative play? All of these activities are essential part of a child’s day. Even the most advanced technology cannot substitute for human interaction in these areas. The best person to talk to about use of technology is the Director of the school. On a tour, you can ask questions about tablet use. If there is no tour, make an appointment with the Director. Discuss your concerns. How often will a child us...
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