Difference between revisions of "Childrens' increasing familiarization with technology"
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Children are increasingly using technological devices starting from the very first years of their lives. It has been obvious that children can familiarize themselves to gadgets and electronic devices very fast. | Children are increasingly using technological devices starting from the very first years of their lives. It has been obvious that children can familiarize themselves to gadgets and electronic devices very fast. | ||
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By 2003, 70% of US 4-6 year old children had used a computer. 68% of children under 2 will use the screen media for an average of 2 hours. (Kaiser Family Foundation) | By 2003, 70% of US 4-6 year old children had used a computer. 68% of children under 2 will use the screen media for an average of 2 hours. (Kaiser Family Foundation) | ||
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Widespread physical presence of technological devices | Widespread physical presence of technological devices | ||
Children are currently born in a digital age where technology surrounds them in all aspects of their lives | Children are currently born in a digital age where technology surrounds them in all aspects of their lives | ||
Inhibitors:<br> | <h2>Inhibitors:<br></h2> | ||
Relatively high prices (till now) | Relatively high prices (till now) | ||
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Children are not allowed to use technological gadgets at school | Children are not allowed to use technological gadgets at school | ||
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Technology cannot be avoided. It has become indispensable part of our lives. Embracing technology and trying to use it in an effective way is the biggest priority. | Technology cannot be avoided. It has become indispensable part of our lives. Embracing technology and trying to use it in an effective way is the biggest priority. | ||