http://www.newamerica.net/sites/newamerica.net/files/policydocs/DigitalArchitecture-20140326.pdf

http://www.newamerica.net/sites/newamerica.net/files/policydocs/DigitalArchitecture-20140326.pdf

using digital tables, smartboards, phones and networks

This article does a great job explaining some of the reasons why it is difficult to incoporate technology into the younger classrooms:

Technology such as digital tablets, smart boards, phones and networks continue to be a debate around parents. There is much debate about how do these technologies impact children's learning and their physical activity.

 Much debate has been made and researchers continue to inquire about the positive and negative affects digital media has on children:

• New Books and computers-especially in low income areas were not enough to help young children become strong readers.
• Children need physical, social, and cognitive growth and implementing technology in the classrooms can and will promote back and forth conversations among children. 
• Children need physical and tactile experiences
• Realizing that technology does encourage, exploration and hands on learning.
•  Using media to read and write continues to be a big discussion amongst parents and educators. 
• NO educational guides for choosing apps
• spotty access to high - speed internet in PK-3 classroom
• NO access to tablets in school 
• Achievement gaps- high-income  low-income families 
• Teachers are reluctant to use video, interactive media, and digital tools in pre-school settings
• PK# more willing to adopt technologies whereas preschool classrooms are slow to adopt technology. 
• Most cases media developers rarely connect with the world of educators and child development experts