Technology and Interactive Media for Children

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What is the impact of technology and interactive media on young children?

It has no impact on young children
It has a minimal impact on young children
It has a positive impact on young children (correct)
It has a negative impact on young children

How has technology changed the way parents and families manage their daily lives?

It has made it more complicated for parents and families to manage their daily lives
It has made it more difficult for parents and families to manage their daily lives
It has made no change in how parents and families manage their daily lives
It has made it easier for parents and families to manage their daily lives (correct)

What impact has technology had on teacher education and professional development?

A significant impact (correct)
No impact at all
A minimal impact
A negative impact

How does the text compare the pace of change due to technology with historical shifts?

The pace of change is faster than historical shifts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between young children and digital devices according to the text?

Young children are comfortable with digital devices (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the predominant effect of technology tools on mainstream culture according to the text?

A transformative effect on mainstream culture (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern about young children's access to technology and screen media in early childhood programs?

It may interfere with learning and development without proper guidance (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which organizations have recommended that passive, noninteractive technology and screen media not be used in early childhood programs?

NAEYC and the Fred Rogers Center (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used in the statement to encompass both technology and media literacy?

Digital literacy (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, what is the recommended total screen time per day for children older than 2 years?

One to two hours (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the concern regarding noninteractive media for young children?

It can lead to passive viewing and overexposure to screen time (B) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the prevalence of electronic media in the lives of young children?

The increasing number of hours spent in front of screens (C) Signup and view all the answers

What has blurred the distinction among devices, content, and user experience?

Multitouch screens and movement-activated technologies (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which organizations considered child development and child health issues when developing their position statement?

NAEYC and the Fred Rogers Center (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did the White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity discourage for children under 2 years of age?

Any amount or type of screen media and screen time (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'noninteractive technology tools and media' refer to?

Certain television programs, videos, DVDs, and streaming media (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern when it comes to the use of technology tools and interactive media for children?

Healthy development of the whole child (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should technology and media never be used in ways that are?

Harmful and dangerous (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should access to technology tools and interactive media not exclude, diminish, or interfere with?

Healthy communication and social interactions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended by the text regarding undue exposure to violence or highly sexualized images?

Monitored and limited (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should early childhood educators continually monitor and assess research findings on?

Emerging issues related to technology (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a concern related to the use of technology that the text highlights?

Potential harmful physiological or developmental effects (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should guide decisions about whether and when to integrate technology and interactive media into early childhood programs?

Developmentally appropriate practices (C) Signup and view all the answers

How should technology and media be used in the early childhood setting?

To support learning and expand access to new content (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for the early brain development of infants and toddlers?

Responsive interactions between adults and children (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for educators when selecting and using technology and media in early childhood programs?

To carefully and intentionally select based on child development knowledge (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of early childhood educators in determining the implementation of technology and media?

To apply their expertise and knowledge of child development and learning (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is required to determine if a specific use of technology or media is appropriate for young children?

Professional judgment based on appropriateness, readiness, and cultural context (D) Signup and view all the answers