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Software for young children

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Due to the pervasive nature of computers in all areas of our society, it comes as no surprise that they are creeping into the world of preschoolers. The issue is no longer whether or not it is appropriate to use computers with very young children, but rather how they can be used effectively with them.

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  1. Janet Fowle McLanahan
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Janet Fowle McLanahan is an Associate Professor and Chair of Early Childhood Education at North Shore Community College in Beverly, MA.

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McLanahan, J.F. Software for young children. Early Childhood Educ J 12, 26–29 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01623094

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