Alex is a four year old child in your classroom. His mother has expressed concern to you more than once about the fact that there are computers in the classroom. Alex's family has several computers including a desk top, top and tablet. Alex is very "computer savvy" and spends much of his time at home either on a computer or one of his gaming systems. Alex's parents want him to explore different things at preschool such as painting and playing with blocks. Alex's mother has even said that if she just needed a "babysitter" she could leave Alex at home with his electronics all day.four year old child in your classroom. His mother has expressed concern to you more than once about the fact that there are computers in the classroom. Alex's family has several computers including a desk top, lap top and tablet. Alex is very "computer savvy" and spends much of his time at home either on a computer or one of his gaming systems. Alex's parents want him to explore different things at preschool such as painting and playing with blocks. Alex's mother has even said that if she just needed a "babysitter" she could leave Alex at home with his electronics all day.
This concern for Alex's parents seems to be escalating. Each day this week, when Alex's mother has picked him up from the center, she has found Alex at the computer. She has requested a meeting with you and your director to discuss the curriculum in the classroom. Alex at the computer. She has requested a meeting with you and your director to discuss the curriculum in the classroom.
Prepare response that you may share with Alex's parents. Include the curricular benefits of the computer in the classroom and what Alex is learning while interacting with peers at the computer station. Share how technology fits into the everyday classroom and be certain to address the concern that the computer is a babysitter.response that you may share with Alex's parents. Include the curricular benefits of the computer in the classroom and what Alex is learning while interacting with peers at the computer station. Share how technology fits into the everyday classroom and be certain to address the concern that the computer is a babysitter. Please