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Computer Literacy Development: Home Environment

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This research explores how young children learn to use computers in home environment. A qualitative case study was conducted in one family with two children located in a Midwest town in the U.S. The researcher used participant observation method to study computer activities in home over 12 months period. The result from video, interview and field notes indicates: (a) young children’s computer literacy development mostly occurred in spontaneous learning situations, and interaction with adults or more able partner plays an important role; (b) home provided more open ended and flexible computer environment; and (c) children gradually shift from assisted performance by adults to unassisted and self regulated performance during computer activities. Neo-Vygotskian perspective provides a framework to understand the dynamics of scaffolding between participants.

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This research explores how young children learn to use computers in home environment. A qualitative case study was conducted in one family with two children located in a Midwest town in the U.S. The researcher used participant observation method to study computer activities in home over 12 months period. The result from video, interview and field notes indicates: (a) young children’s computer literacy development mostly occurred in spontaneous learning situations, and interaction with adults or more able partner plays an important role; (b) home provided more open ended and flexible computer environment; and (c) children gradually shift from assisted performance by adults to unassisted and self regulated performance during computer activities. Neo-Vygotskian perspective provides a framework to understand the dynamics of scaffolding between participants.

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