28 Questions
What is the impact of technology and interactive media on young children?
It has a positive impact on young children
How has technology changed the way parents and families manage their daily lives?
It has made it easier for parents and families to manage their daily lives
What impact has technology had on teacher education and professional development?
A significant 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
What is the relationship between young children and digital devices according to the text?
Young children are comfortable with digital devices
What is the predominant effect of technology tools on mainstream culture according to the text?
A transformative effect on mainstream culture
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
Which organizations have recommended that passive, noninteractive technology and screen media not be used in early childhood programs?
NAEYC and the Fred Rogers Center
What is the term used in the statement to encompass both technology and media literacy?
Digital literacy
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
What is the concern regarding noninteractive media for young children?
It can lead to passive viewing and overexposure to screen time
What distinguishes the prevalence of electronic media in the lives of young children?
The increasing number of hours spent in front of screens
What has blurred the distinction among devices, content, and user experience?
Multitouch screens and movement-activated technologies
Which organizations considered child development and child health issues when developing their position statement?
NAEYC and the Fred Rogers Center
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
What does the term 'noninteractive technology tools and media' refer to?
Certain television programs, videos, DVDs, and streaming media
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
What should technology and media never be used in ways that are?
Harmful and dangerous
What should access to technology tools and interactive media not exclude, diminish, or interfere with?
Healthy communication and social interactions
What is recommended by the text regarding undue exposure to violence or highly sexualized images?
Monitored and limited
What should early childhood educators continually monitor and assess research findings on?
Emerging issues related to technology
What is a concern related to the use of technology that the text highlights?
Potential harmful physiological or developmental effects
What should guide decisions about whether and when to integrate technology and interactive media into early childhood programs?
Developmentally appropriate practices
How should technology and media be used in the early childhood setting?
To support learning and expand access to new content
What is essential for the early brain development of infants and toddlers?
Responsive interactions between adults and children
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
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
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
This quiz explores the impact of technology tools and interactive media on the cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and linguistic development of children. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring that technology does not hinder children's healthy communication, social interactions, play, and other developmentally appropriate activities.
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