The Librarian's Internet: Forging Early Connections

This excellent 72-page booklet is available online and can be printed as individual sections or in its entirety. Be sure to read the chapter "Understanding Technology's Role in Literacy." Created by: Judy Van Scoter and Suzie Boss, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, Technology in Education Center. Don't Miss: The chapter "Considering Technology," which contains lots of suggestions for incorporating new technologies into your library or classroom. Plug-ins: Acrobat Reader. Detour: For another helpful document, see "Technology in Early Childhood Education—Finding the Balance" at www.nwrel.org/request/june01.

Check out this three-page ERIC digest for a summary of important findings related to young kids and computers. The suggestions for developmentally appropriate computing activities are of special interest. Created by: Susan W. Haugland, professor, Metropolitan State College, Denver, CO. Detour: For practical information on setting up computer workstations and labs for young kids, read "Computer Ergonomics for Elementary School" at www.orosha.org/cergos.

This is a great site that offers links to resources on kids and computers and early childhood development research. Created by: The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Technology and Young Children Caucus. Don't Miss: The "Best Educational Practices" section, which offers links to terrific articles on kids and assistive technologies for kids with disabilities. Detour: NAEYC's position statement on "Technology and Young Children" is available at www.naeyc.org/resources/position_statements/pstech98.htm.