Title
Internet surfing for kindergarten children : a feasibiliy study
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Gifted Education International
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Volume
28
Issue
2
First Page
176
Last Page
184
Publisher
SAGE
Keywords
web-based language learning; kindergarten
Abstract
The Internet is an effective learning tool for gifted children because it allows them to independently select the areas in which they have talent. The Internet also enables children to discover and maximize their potential. However, younger children might not have a large enough vocabulary to surf the Internet, even if they are gifted. For example, children who are creatively gifted might not have exceptional reading ability. To solve this problem, a special web browser was used to generate human speech according to the words that appeared on the web pages displayed. Experiments involving about 100 kindergarteners were conducted to assess the effectiveness of our approach. This paper demonstrates the feasibility of this web browser in enabling kindergarten children aged 3–6 years old to surf the Internet.
DOI
10.1177/0261429411435007
Print ISSN
02614294
E-ISSN
20479077
Publisher Statement
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Full-text Version
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Language
English
Recommended Citation
Loo, A. (2012). Internet surfing for kindergarten children: A feasibility study. Gifted Education International, 28(2), 176-184. doi: 10.1177/0261429411435007
