NY Times has a Story on a new study underwritten by the Alliance for Childhood– \”Fools Gold: A Critical Look at Computers in Childhood\” – says there is not enough research into the impact computers could have on the developing minds and bodies of young children. Not suprisingly, teachers are not too happy about the study.
\”With some kids, it\’s a way for them to get excited and learn,\” said Beth Lang who teaches second and third grades at Lakewood Elementary School in Overland Park, Kansas. \”To me, it\’s just like a book. It\’s such a part of our everyday use.\”
One of the Alliance for Childhood\’s objectives :\”To reduce children\’s growing dependance on electronic media\”. Is that an indication of bias?
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