While being a husband and father of six children, it is almost impossible to ex scape the enticing bait that t.v shows provide. From off the wall reality shows; to adult cartoons, it seems that television is continuing to move far away from educational shows. Shows that teach kids valuable learning tools such as: Sesame Street, Electric Company, and Mr. Rogers Neighborhood to name a few. These shows teach kids how to count, read, and use their imagination. I am glad to say that through digital media I have found an outlet of ex scape for my kids called nickjr.com. Through creative interactive web program like nickjr.com which is a web site for Nickelodeon kids are giving access to valuable tools.
Nickjr.com is a good digital media tool because it allows them to interact with some of their favorite characters and shows from Nickelodeon. Instead of sitting in front of a hypnotizing show tube, nickjr.com thru provoking games that challenges kids to actively use their minds and have fun at the same time. For example there are games that enhance memory and problem solving skills. There are painting games that help kids familiarise themselves with using colors to paint their favorite characters and objects. The good thing about that is if they do not like the colors they have chosen, they can always be erased instead of completely starting over. Nickjr.com also provides some of the same shows as seen on t.v but watching them on the computer gives a on-demand type of feel.
Nickjr.com helps teach kids to familiarise themselves with using the key pad and mouse of a computer. The programs are broken down into sections which range from shows, games, and learning exercises. The only down side that I have found with nickjr.com is not the site, but trying to pry away my kids from the computer once they have logged in.
Challenging kids of today to think carefully, be creative, and to use their own imagination seems to be a lost priority in todays society. With the help of web sites like nickjr.com all hope is not lost. Thanks to digital media, futuristic learning is only fingertips away. Overall nickjr.com recieves two thumbs up for being a lighthouse in a age of dark television.
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ReplyDeleteI agree 100 percent! You pointed out all the goodies of Nickjr.com.It keeps kids entertained & educated for hours if you let them stay logged on.It is a great way to get young children comfortable with computers. Plus, it is one of the few children's websites that don't feel like they have to shovel in dark or risky humor for the parents benefit. I love your statement "nickjr.com recieves two thumbs up for being a lighthouse in a age of dark television." Small children need to smile not worry. Let the kids be kids.
ReplyDeletePs I removed my comment it the first time only because I did't spell check. I give you two big thumbs up on this blog!
I agree with you. Since I'm a big sister, I never wanted my little sister to stumble onto anything bad when she was bored and wanted to get onto the computer at a young age. Nickjr.com was one of the sites that I remember kept her entertained for hours.
ReplyDeleteThey really do need more sites like that that will challenge children even at such a young age.