Children of the new millennium: Using information and communication technologies for playing and learning in the information age [ 2002-08-22 - 2004-08-22 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Prof Susan Hill (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof N Yelland (Chief Investigator) ,  Ms Kathleen Thelning (Partner Investigator)

Brief description Children of the new millennium: Using information and communication technologies for playing and learning in the information age. This research explores the development of young children's expertise with information and communication technologies from the preschool to the second year of school. It examines where young children in diverse socioeconomic areas use information and communication technologies, how many forms of it they use and to what extent technology relates to other forms of play and learning in literacy and numeracy. An assessment tool will be developed to explore how children's knowledge, understanding and use of technology changes over time. The research will inform policy and curriculum directions in the early years of education.

Funding Amount $94,000

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