Effects of home and school computer use on school readiness and cognitive development among Head Start children: A randomized controlled pilot trial

Description:

An investigation of the impact of computer use on Head Start children's school readiness, examining if computers enhance children's educational experiences and if they benefit more from using a computer in both home and school settings as compared with using it only at school

Resource Type:

Reports & Papers

Author(s):

Li Xiaoming; Atkins Melissa S.; Stanton Bonita

Publisher(s):

Wayne State University Press

Funder(s):

American Academy of Pediatrics; Center for Ecoliteracy

Country:

United States

State(s):

West Virginia

Date Issued:

2006

Source:

Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 52(2), 239-263

Journal Title:

Merrill-Palmer Quarterly

Volume Number:

Issue Number:

Page Range:

239-263

Topics:

6. Programs, Interventions & Curricula > 6.1. Programs > 6.1.3. Early Head Start/Head Start

ISSN:

1535-0266

Online

0272-930X

Paper

Peer Reviewed:

Yes

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