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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Failure to Connect: How Computers Affect Our Children's Minds--For Better and Worseby Jane Healy
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:* 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 Review:Dr. Dorothy RichFounder and President, the Home and School Institute, and author of MegaSkills: Building Children's Achievement for the Information AgeJane Healy knows what she is talking about. I strongly urge all educators, as well as parents, to read this new book now...before it's too late. Review:Mihaly Csikszentmihalyiauthor of Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience and Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and InventionFailure to Connect sounds a wake-up call for teachers and parents who believe that computers alone will solve our educational problems. The bottom line: Adult attention rather than gigabytes is what makes children grow. Synopsis:Though most parents of school-age children believe that computers are essential to learning, Jane Healy argues that more important educational priorities are being pushed aside in the rush to buy computers. In this text, Healy examines the benefits and drawbacks of computer use for children. Synopsis:Healy contends the rush into new technology has turned society's attention away from the basics of education and adversely affected children. Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 321-336) and index. About the AuthorJane M. Healy, Ph.D., has been an educational psychologist and professional educator for more than thirty-five years, with experience as a classroom teacher, university professor, reading and learning specialist, and elementary school administrator. The author of three previous books, including the bestseller Endangered Minds, she frequently lectures and consults for public and private schools and parent groups. She is a parent and grandparent, and lives with her husband in Vail, Colorado. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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