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ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE CHILD LEARNING PROCESS

Akash Kumar

Abstract


Learning in the first five years of childhood has critical implications for wellbeing and later success in school, at work, and in the community than learning in any other stage of life. It is essential to ensure that first relationships should focus on building trust and caring, as early relationships provide an important foundation for later development of self and the society. There is an implicit assumption that growing up in the digital world involves a whole new set of media literacies or competencies, which include new orientations to learning, communication and social interaction.


Keywords


Lapware and infantware, Digital children, Edutainment, Perry preschool project, Prenatal and postnatal, Developmentally appropriate practice.

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