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An Alternative View on Why, When and How Computers Should Be Used in Education

Wednesday 23. of August 2006

By: Valdemar W.Setzer and Lowell Monke

Building on Shifting Sand: The Impact of Computer Use on Neural & Cognitive Development

Tuesday 22. of August 2006

By: Donna M. Chirico (pdf file)

An exploration of the effects of technology in general and computer use in specific is presented, as they pertain to neurological maturation and cognitive development The role of neural plasticity is examined as

it relates to...

The Vital Role of Play in Early Childhood Education

Sunday 20. of August 2006

By: Joan Almon

"The ability to play is one of the principal criteria of mental health."

In over 30 years of working with children, families, and teachers in Waldorf kindergartens all over the world, I have observed one consistent feature of...

Moving in Slow Motion

Thursday 17. of August 2006

By: Barry Sanders

I want to start with three anecdotes, and then move into the more formal part of this presentation. Douglas has asked me to launch our discussion and so with that in mind I have tried to construct some rather broad comments, and...

The Push for Early Childhood Literacy: A Risk Factor in Child Psychopathology

Wednesday 16. of August 2006

By: Sharna Olfman

Over the past decade, there has been an alarming increase in the incidence and prevalence rates of child psychopathology across a wide range of diagnostic categories, including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autistic...

The Push for Early Childhood Literacy: A View from Europe

Tuesday 15. of August 2006

By: Christopher Clouder

"Can you do Addition?" the White Queen asked. "What's one and one and one and one and one and one and one and one and one?""I don't know," said Alice. "I lost count."

"She can't do Addition," the Red Queen interrupted. "Can you...