Computer Literacy Development in Early Childhood

This research explored how young children learn to use computers at home and school. A qualitative case study was conducted in one family and one kindergarten classroom. Participant observation and video recording was used to collect data. The findings indicate that (a) children using computers show both individual-oriented and group-oriented characteristics; (b) children gradually shift from assisted performance by adults to unassisted and self-regulated performance during computer activities; (c) home and school have distinctive environment of using computers; and (d) children start to produce peer culture of using computers which is parallel to school computer culture. Neo-Vygotskian perspective provides a framework to understand the dynamics of scaffolding between participants and peer culture produced in this process. Implication for parents and teachers are discussed.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Education

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2015

Author dc:creator

• Lee, Tony Byungho

Contributors dc:contributor

• Daniel J. Walsh

• Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(MiAaPQ)AAI3250280

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/79963