While digital technology should be limited, research suggests that it can add value to children’s investigations and learning, especially when it’s used in ways that increase access to high-quality content and encourage peer interaction.
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Authored by:
Jennifer Garrette Lisy, Kathleen A. Paciga, Mary Quest
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