The home computer use of 33 children aged between 7 and 11 years is described. These children and their parents were interviewed on four occasions. In addition, domestic computer use was monitored for ...

Teenagers love to chat and even do research on computers and elementary school kids get a kick out of playing games on computers. But when is the best time to introduce children to computers with all ...

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As any iPhone or iPad owner with children will attest, touchscreen devices are clearly the future of kid-friendly computing—there’s no substitute for the direct interaction between on-screen items and ...

Maybe recent price cuts on the Playstation, Xbox and GameCube consoles will change things. However, videogame console sales have stalled while personal computer, cell phone and digital camera ...

Most parents spend a lot of time worrying about protecting kids from online predators. But what about protecting the family computer from kids who download games or ringtones that disguise viruses or ...

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Whether you’re buying the first laptop for your fifth-grader or a graduation gift for your 18-year-old, deciding which model to get can feel like homework. Beyond the basics—Chromebook, Mac, ...

If I let them, my kids would live on the computer. I don’t think it’s a good place to live. Every computer must have a monitor — a really, really good one. Otherwise, the computer is useless. What ...

Slate posted an interesting article on the effects of providing computers to low income kids. Citing a study of Romanian households who had received government vouchers for low-cost computers, it is ...

Looking for some computer science activities for elementary students? Good, you’ve come to the right place! While demand for IT experts is growing globally, and while children are getting introduced ...

There’s an unspoken assumption that giving poor and disadvantaged kids computers will help them academically. That’s why there are so many organizations doling out computers and Internet access for ...