| Summary: | The modern computerised era in which we live means that all areas of society
are subjected to information technology. Children are increasingly exposed to
and have access to computers, which necessarily have an influence on their
education and development. Seeing that children are the most receptive
group when it comes to exposure to new technology, this may have enriching
effects on computer literacy, which is often considered part of general literacy.
With regards to literacy, reading is one of the skills which pose a high
challenge. It is also a key skill that opens the world of information, as most
information is received through reading.
Any reading stimulation via electronic or printed media that encourages
learners to read is considered to improve reading ability, reading speed,
reading comprehension and phonetic awareness.
The aim of this study was to determine whether there was a correlation
between early computer exposure and experience (both computer access and
use) and reading ability of grade 1 learners. In this study a one shot cross-sectional
survey design was used. Schools with grade 1 learners in the
Umvoti district of Kwa Zulu Natal were selected to participate in the study -
stratified sampling was used. The grade 1 classes were selected on the basis
of random sampling. The selected classes (N=4; 85 learners) participated
'intact' in the study. The data was analysed using descriptive as well as
inferential statistics (e.g. MANCOVA). === Thesis (M.Ed.)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2007.
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