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Digital tables for tots ; Newsbriefing [Lincolnshire Echo (England)](Lincolnshire Echo (England) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) A Lincoln nursery has introduced digital tables so toddlers can learn to use the modern technology. The Old Station Nursery has installed the large free-standing digital tables, which work like tablet computers in Monks Road in Lincoln, Faringdon and Filkins. The tables feature apps such as games which encourage counting, matching shapes and colours, and even learning to look after a pet. It is hoped that the they will help children who qualify for funded two-year-old places to learn how to use technology they might not be able to access at home. Sarah Steel, managing director of the group, said: "Smart devices are fast becoming a way of life at home, in school and in the workplace. "Our goal is to equip our children with as many learning tools as possible so that they are ready to engage with every opportunity being offered when they take their next step to big school. "This digital table gives them a chance to get to grips with technology at an early age and will give our children the chance to be a step ahead." Pre-school children at the setting are able to use the digital table as part of supervised sessions, or on their own if they have been given permission. (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |