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Originally Posted by desertgrandma
No, because there was still human interaction. THATS the problem here. Computers are great, but not a substitute for a child sitting close to some one and exchanging thoughts about what was just read.
And at the same time, its an excellent way to point out different ways of thinking, why you should, or shouldn't do something. All computers can do is state facts.
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I don't see how reading from a device or a computer precludes this, especially as they get smaller and lighter. I could sit with a child reading from a tablet PC just fine. As time goes on, I think dedicated reading devices will go away. It's mostly a matter of screen technology. When we get a readable, power-conservative, lightweight screen that can handle the demands of more general applications, we'll see more integrated devices. They'll be color and allow for animation and interaction. I still think we'll see physical books for little ones that are more tactile, but we'll also see a lot of kids books that are electronic.