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High-Tech Tots - Childhood in a Digital World (Paperback, New)
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High-Tech Tots - Childhood in a Digital World (Paperback, New)
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A volume in Research in Global Child Advocacy Series Series Editors
Ilene R. Berson and Michael J. Berson (Sponsored by the Research in
Global Child Advocacy SIG of the American Educational Research
Association) Young children are coming of age surrounded by
information and communication technology (ICT). ICT is a prominent
force in their lives, and working with ICT can stimulate students
intellectually, incite their creativity, and challenge them to
apply developmentally appropriate inquiry approaches that enhance
their learning experiences. Digital technologies also allow
children to expand their physical space and access many online
social environments that transcend time and space. However, any
focus on the efficiency and effectiveness of technology
applications in the early childhood years cannot overlook the
potential consequences of technological development on children
with regard to their social functioning, interpersonal
interactions, and global understanding. In addition to evaluating
technology as a tool of instruction, we must focus on educational
implications and ethical issues associated with their use. This
book is the fifth in the Research in Global Child Advocacy Series.
The volume examines theoretical assumptions as well as the
application of innovative strategies that optimize the interface
between young children and ICT from a global perspective. Despite
divergent perspectives, the chapter authors share a commitment to
explore the immersion of ICT into the lives of young children and
consider the educational value of these tools as well as the
developmental appropriateness of technological affordances. This
volume brings together scholars and policymakers whose rich
discourse delves into questions such as: How do communication
technologies benefit young children's social and cognitive
development? What standards and technical specifications are needed
to effectively safeguard young children engaged with ICT? How are
young children introduced to ICT? What are the challenges and risks
for young children online? What programs are effective in mediating
risk? What are the educational applications for ICT in early
childhood? Is social networking the new "online playground" for
young children? How can young children become competent users of
digital technology and media? How can early childhood educators and
families encourage positive usage and discourage negative social
consequences associated with today's technology? How can ICT
enhance teaching and learning for young children? What ICT
activities are developmentally appropriate for young children? In
the book there are three primary areas of emphasis: (a) ICT as a
teaching and learning tool across cultures and countries to promote
the social and cognitive development of young children; (b)
research on developmentally appropriate education on cybersafety
and cybercitizenship; and (c) studies on the influence of digital
technologies on young children, including exposure to inappropriate
content and participation in online social networks. This resource
offers readers a glimpse into the experience of children and the
expertise of researchers and professionals who diligently work
toward crafting a framework for action that reflects intercultural
and cross-national initiatives. Given the role that electronic
media plays in the lives of children as both an educational and
entertainment tool, understanding the physical and social contexts,
as well as the developmental issues, is critical to programs aiming
to optimize the full potential of digital tools that support and
enhance the experiences of young children.
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