Apps thrill toddlers as Swedish schools go digital the computer chants “wonderful!” and emits a slightly metallic round of applause

Two-year-old Mia traces out a letter on the screen with her forefinger, then claps with joy when the computer chants “wonderful!” and emits a slightly metallic round of applause. 
The preschool group at Tanto International School in central Stockholm is just getting used to a new batch of iPads — one for every two children — and it’s a noisy, chatty affair. 
“They really enjoy playing this app. It’s really good for learning pronunciation,” said their teacher Helena Bergstrand. Bergstrand, along with nearly 90 percent of teachers polled by the city council, believes that iPads and tablets help motivate children to learn.
“There’s an instant appeal with an iPad … they love it!” she says, raising her voice over the din as she moves around the table to help the children.
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