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Technology Articles from The NY Times

Stacey Shubitz

There are two articles that have been published in The New York Times in the past week that are worth reading if you teach or have young children.

(1)  A Silicon Valley School That Doesn’t Compute
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Published: October 22, 2011
The Waldorf School’s computer-free environment has become a draw for parents at high-tech companies like Google.

(2)  Screen Time Higher Than Ever for Children
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Published: October 25, 2011
Children under 8 are spending more time than ever in front of screens, and an “app gap” is emerging between children in affluent and low-income households, a new study found.

I have some strong ideas about how much technology is necessary and needed for young children, but I’ll save that for another post.  In the meantime, feel free to share your thoughts about one or both of the articles, after you read them, by leaving a comment below.

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Published by Stacey Shubitz

Stacey Shubitz is a K-6 literacy consultant and former elementary teacher. She is the author of CRAFT MOVES and other professional books on writing workshop. Her forthcoming book, MAKE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM WORK FOR YOUR CHILD WITH DISABILITIES (Guilford Press, 2026), empowers parents to navigate the special education system.

2 thoughts on “Technology Articles from The NY Times”

  1. Read both article the day they came out. The one about high-tech entrepreneurs sending their kids to a e-technology-less environment was particularly intriguing–guess what: paying attention, focus on what’s right around you, read and write–it’s all foundational. THEN add the bells and whistles.

    The second article was, alas, depressing. Ken

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  2. All things in moderation I say. Well, someone else said that first I suppose. Although for very young children the research is pretty clear that technology doesn’t do them good. It’s great that parents have choices that suit their children. Not all kids will find knitting a useful life skill though. “app gap” must be the new buzz word! Thanks for sharing these article!

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