EJ438238 PS519254
Title: The Effect of Computer Software on Preschool Children's Developmental
Gains.Author(s): Haugland, Susan W.
Source: Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, v3 n1 p15-30 1992
Publication Date: 1992
ISSN: 1043-1055
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Research (143)
Journal Announcement: CIJMAY1992
Investigated
the effects of developmental and nondevelopmental computer software
on four- and five-year-old children's intelligence, creativity,
and self-esteem. Also assessed the effect of supplementing developmental
software with related activities. Children exposed to developmental
software supplemented with activities had gains in more areas than
the other two groups, whereas children exposed to nondevelopmental
software had significant losses in creativity. (GLR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction; *Computer Software;
*Computer Uses in Education; Courseware; *Creativity; *Intelligence;
*Preschool Children; Preschool Education; *Self Esteem
Identifiers: *Developmental Software Scale; Developmentally Appropriate
Programs
