• Computer software and even some websites are now designed specifically for children as young as age two or three, and computers are becoming more common in day care and early childhood centers.
• How can parents/teachers be sure they're choosing interactive media that are not only "educational" but also "high quality"?
• Experts offer a few suggestions:
o Check out the software there to see whether it is developmentally appropriate.
o Make sure the product has an age range, and that your child falls into it.
o Check to see if an educator or child development expert was involved in creating the content; if the package doesn't include this information, the company's website might.
o Check out independent, non-profit groups' websites for advice and reviews.
The most important thing parents/teacher can do to help ensure their kids get the educational benefits of interactive media, however, is probably also the easiest—sit down and use the media with them. Experts repeatedly stress that children learn best when they have a parent or other adult to help them use media of any kind. Parents can help preschoolers understand what is happening, what is being asked of them, and offer suggestions on what to do differently to get different results.
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