Technology plays a key role in the classroom today. Gone are the days when teachers used only flash cards and writing worksheets to teach alphabets, numbers and other basics to students. Interactive single touch and multi-touch screens, interactive white boards, tablets and a wide variety of educational applications on mobile devices are now available to the early educator.

A paper published by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in 2012 pointed out that computer use supported and increased the social, cognitive, literacy, language, writing and mathematical skills of young children. Children learned collaboration and problem solving as they shared information with each other while exploring technology in groups. There was an increase in their visual memory, visual motor coordination and mathematical concepts like number recognition, sorting and counting.

However, it is important to note that technology can be useful only when:

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It is true, technology has really made some aspects of our lives easier! With the invention and modernization of wireless phones and tablets as new means of communication, the world has evolved to a new information and communication era.

We are all fascinated with the technical advancements that our generation is witnessing. However, even though all of these “instant” things are convenient for us and our families, we still need to remain mindful of the way our kids use technology. With so many new benefits for kids, you need to be aware of the dangers online and use programs to limit access to harmful websites.

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These days children are learning their numbers and ABCs at an earlier age.  This can be a credit to very involved and dedicated parents, as well as all the new learning technology that is available. Are you a parent who is looking around for inexpensive learning apps that teach your child the ABCs in creative and innovative way?

There are over 5000 apps available on the market that reduce the boredom in learning ABCs through creative games and audio-visual experiences. While selecting the right one, you need to keep in mind that: 

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Traveling around the world is one of the many exciting experiences that families get to share, and the thrill of discovering a new destination really calls for bonding time! When children are included in this experience, their innate curiosity and overt excitability makes it even more fun for all. However, traveling with children could easily turn into a disaster if you are not prepared. Here are a few tips to consider...

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