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Publication Date: 2009
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Evaluation of Digital Media for Emergent Literacy
Hillman, Margy; Marshall, James
Computers in the Schools, v26 n4 p256-270 2009
Even a quick review of U.S. households, daycare centers, and preschools reveals widespread use of digital programs and products with young children. Research indicates that regardless of the hard technology that delivers these digital applications, their content most significantly affects the experience and outcomes. A primary question thus becomes how should parents, teachers, and caregivers select digital literacy content for young children? In this article, a schema has been devised for evaluating digital content using six domains: interactivity, digital literacy, global citizenry, appropriateness, results, and participative nature. The article defines the domains and discusses research-based guiding questions to pose when selecting technology-based emergent literacy materials for young children. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Young Children, Emergent Literacy, Media Selection, Computer Software Selection, Mass Media Use, Media Research, Evaluation Criteria, Appropriate Technology, Technological Literacy, Influence of Technology, Interactive Video, Global Approach
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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