Socrates and descartes meet the E*Trade baby: The impact of early technology on children's developing beliefs about knowledge and knowing
Abstract
Personal Epistemology is the study of an individual's beliefs about the nature of knowledge and the process of knowing (Hofer & Pintrich, 1997). The study of epistemology has been debated for centuries from Socrates to Descartes; it was later revived in the field of educational psychology by William Perry (1970). Technology plays a significant role in all aspects of children's life today, and this role will only increase in the future. The potential benefits of technology for young children's learning and development are well documented (Wright & Shade 1994). Therefore, parents and teachers of young children have a responsibility to critically examine the impact of technology on children and be prepared to use technology to benefit children. When it comes to technology the generation gap is undeniable; what does this gap mean for teaching and learning in early childhood? Further, what does it mean for teachers and parents while our youngest learners tip the scale as their worlds are enmeshed with information, communication, and media technology? Does the E*Trade baby represent our future children?. © 2012, IGI Global.
Publication Title
Child Development and the Use of Technology: Perspectives, Applications and Experiences
Recommended Citation
Winsor, D., & Blake, S. (2011). Socrates and descartes meet the E*Trade baby: The impact of early technology on children's developing beliefs about knowledge and knowing. Child Development and the Use of Technology: Perspectives, Applications and Experiences, 1-20. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61350-317-1.ch001
