IntroductionEven though too much technology will cause the child not to think outside the box but to seek out other technologies to augment his or her thought process, technology allows the child to child to learn more quickly. Because technology allows the teacher to develop lessons at the child's pace and learning level and visual and interactive technology allows the child to learn and correct their mistakes without feeling hurt or discouraged. Children need real experiences with real people to benefit from available technologies. Technologies used to enhance curriculum and children's experiences benefit young children the most. The biggest ones are those that are interactive and allow the child to develop their curiosity, problem solving and independent thinking skills. Technology is increasingly finding its way into mainstream culture, the types and uses of technology. Early childhood programs have also expanded significantly to include computers, tablets, e-books, mobile devices, portable gaming devices, digital cameras and video camcorders, electronic toys, media players for music and videos, digital audio recorders, interactive whiteboards, software applications. , Internet, media streaming, and much more. These technologies are increasingly expanding the tools and materials that young children have access to both at home and in the classroom, thereby affecting the ways in which young children interact with the world and with others. (NAEYC, 2011)The topic of technology in early childhood education is controversial. Although exciting and potentially valuable things are happening with kids and computers, we may not be using these tools in the best way or getting the results we want. The most useful question is what are ...... middle of document ......hnology.htmNAEYC. (2011). Technology in Early Childhood Programs Retrieved December 8, 2011 from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Draft Technology in Early Childhood Programs 4-29-2011.pdfScoer, J ., Ellis, D., & Railsback, J. (2001, June) Technology in Early Childhood Education Strikes the Balance. Retrieved December 9, 2011 from http://www.netc.org/earlyconnections/byrequest.pdfTheodotou, E. (September 18, 2010). Using computers in early childhood education: what effects on children's development? some suggestions regarding beneficial computing practice. International Scientific Conference, accessed December 9, 2011 at http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED514555.pdf Young children and computers. (2011). Retrieved December 10, 2011 from http://www.whattoexpect.com/toddler/toddler-learning/young-children-and-computers.aspx