By using computers, kindergartners can gain a better understanding of appropriate and useful methods for acquiring information. Strategies and experimentation increase knowledge and the ability to decipher the information gathered through computers. At a young age, students learn the importance of crediting others, whether electronic or printed, with work that they created. This minimizes the chances of plagiarism and other ethical issues regarding technological and intellectual properties.
Using computers helps kindergarten students to understand and appreciate the work of classmates and others. Through usage of such technology and forms of media, students can display information and communicate with others more effectively. They learn how to communicate virtually, electronically and verbally as well as through printed media forms. They can also use video and chat to communicate not only with one another but with persons, cultures and classrooms across the country and around the world.
Kindergarten students may use computers to help them to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Through Internet searches, students can find solutions and tips for addressing presented problems and issues. Kindergartners can also use presentation media, such as slide shows, documents and spreadsheets to display the found solutions to problems and to display the success of their critical thinking exercises.
Computers can be used within the classroom to help kindergartners to learn the basics of modern technology. Through using computers, they can learn about the parts of the computer, such as the keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers and CPU, at a very early age. Thus, they can become more familiar with technological hardware and can better understand how computers work. Kindergarten students also learn how to use computer terminology to complete minor tasks.