Jenny's point of view
I
think it is useful for children to use ICT because they can play with different
applications.
But
I know that it may be too addictive for them and they would want to keep
playing with digital devices.
It may be a
bit too early for such young children to start using iPads. But it may be
okay for them to start using mobile phones to contact other people. This is
helpful for any emergency situations.
Children
should not rely on ICT devices too much when they live. They are very young and
there are learning opportunities other than technology.
The
technological experiences may be balanced with other experiences such as sports.
Lihan's point of view
I do not agree that children use ICT at a young age. I think, children should spent more time on the natural environment and with their friends or families rather than on ICT devices. I think spend too much time on ICT may effect behavioural problems.
Once children get used to ICT devices, it is a difficult task for them to live without it. The time management is also a problem for many children and families to deal with.
Some children spent too much time on the internet and they lost their interests on other things. In a long term, children may become isolated and their social skills are minimised.
Tupou's point of view
I believe that ICT is a great communication tool. It can be an advanced tool for enhancing children’s
creativity skills, their knowledge, no matter what age they are. But, it also has a down side to it, just like any other great inventions that has been newly discovered. Such as, online harassment, online bullying, inappropriate chat rooms, mobile phones and so on.
As a real enemy of ICT, I am suffering the consequences of not
excepting the new technology changes and moving with the time (new generation, new technologies).
I believe we can overcome this challenge and any impact that may arise by working together and smarter as a community/society.
To overcome any impact, never let our guard down,
awareness at all time and keep monitoring our children. Teach everyone the right way and the consequences if we misuse it. Include over using ICT devices by young children. It should be available but, it must balance out with other activities young children do for their
wellbeing. We should enjoy it because it’s fun and exciting when used wisely.
Katie's point of view
I am totally agreed with children use ICT, I
believed children should have opportunities to use a range of ICT devices which
it will motivate children enhance and extend their learning. In nowadays
society, ICT became an important part of children’s everyday lives and their
learning environment. Children love to explore with ICT, so I think there was
no reason that we should take off their interest. ICT support children’s
learning in many different ways, simultaneously it also bought negative impact
on children such as spending long time on the ICT and causes their health
problem. However I believe as long as parents could supervise and control the time
properly, as well as balance the time by taking children to the natural
environment, the problems should easily overcome. I hope ICT devices could invent
more educational programs which allow children learn better and more enjoy with
them.
