NAEYC's Position Statement on Developmental Appropriateness of Technology in the Classroom

question 21

Multiple Choice

NAEYC's position statement on developmental appropriateness of technology in the classroom suggests all of the following except

• A)early care and education professionals must exercise professional judgment to ensure that each opportunity for computer use is age appropriate,individually appropriate,and sensitive to cultural diversity.
• B)computers can stimulate cognitive and social development when used correctly.
• C)software selected for use should include stereotyping and the use of violence as a problem-solving strategy.
• D)computers should be integrated into the early childhood setting and used by children as simply another learning option.

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Definitions:

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Visual-Discrimination Task

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