Failure to Connect - How Computers Affect Our Children's Minds -- and What We Can Do About It (Paperback, Ed)

A challenge to all those who think that computer literacy is vital for a child's education and future prospects. The author, a US-educational psychologist, makes her overall assessment clear from the title. She's concerned not just with the much-vaunted dangers of missing out on real play, forming friendships and social interactions. Healy also questions the value of even so-called 'educational' programmes, and explains how computers may actually impair acquisition of vital skills during crucial stages in a child's brain development. She includes multiple tips for parents (and teachers) no how to choose, monitor and promote the best computer experiences. But 'don't ever forget that the best multimedia, interactive environment is the real world.' Highly recommended. (Kirkus UK)

* When should children start using computers?
* How should schools incorporate computer use into their curriculum?
* Which types of computer software programs should be avoided?
* Are children who don't have computers in class and at home doomed to fall behind their peers?

Few parents and educators stop to consider that computers, used incorrectly, may do far more harm than good to a child's growing brain and social/emotional development. In this comprehensive and practical guide to kids and computers, Jane M. Healy, Ph.D., author of the groundbreaking bestseller Endangered Minds, examines the advantages and drawbacks of computer use for kids at home and school, exploring its effects on their health, mental development, and creativity.

In addition, this timely and ey-opening book presents:

* Concrete examples of how to develop a technology plan and use computers successfully with children of different age groups as supplements to classroom curricula, as research tools, or in family projects
* Resources for reliable reviews of child-oriented software
* Questions parents should ask when their children are using computers in school
* Advice on how to manage computer use at home

General

Imprint:	Simon & Schuster
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2000
First published:	October 1999
Authors:	Jane M. Healy
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	350
Edition:	Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-684-85539-4
Categories:	Books > Computing & IT > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Educational resources & technology > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Advice on parenting > Child care & upbringing > General
LSN:	0-684-85539-9
Barcode:	9780684855394

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