Computers for preschool children: The role of direct manipulation interfaces
- 1 January 1991
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Early Child Development and Care
- Vol. 69 (1) , 5-18
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0300443910690102
Abstract
It is argued that the potential of computers in preschool settings is undermined by the cumbersome methods required for interaction with them. Computer interfaces based on direct manipulation are described and their strengths and shortcomings for use in early education are discussed. An example of an application for young children that employs this style of interface is described. The example is used to illustrate how this style of program may offer resources that allow us to better respect important principles relating to the productive use of computers with young children.Keywords
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