Why the Aboriginal Child Succeeds at the Computer

Abstract

Recently, I asked a young teacher who made much use of the computer in her classroom, “Why do Aboriginal children succeed at the computer?”.

She gave these reasons: 1.

Racial differences go out the window.

2.

Ability groups do not matter - all are happily involved.

3.

Concepts, e.g. direction, come early.

4.

Hastens sight-word recognition.

5.

Adult helpers are well employed.