1st Edition
Using ICT to Develop Language and Extend Thinking in the Early Years
160 Pages
by
Routledge
160 Pages
by
Routledge
Information communications technologies (ICTs) such as television, computers, digital cameras, programmable toys, mobile phones, are playing an increasingly prominent role in young children’s lives, but the effects on children can be negative if these are used inappropriately. This timely new book draws on recent research to provide guidance, support, and examples of good practice for all those... Read more
Introduction; Ideas for how to use this text; 1. Sustained shared thinking; 2. Television; 3. Images, Movies and Graphics; 4. Programmable Toys; 5. Adventure games/ Simulation games; 6. Virtual Adventures; Conclusion; Summary of key points; Further resources
Biography
Alex Morgan is Programme Director for Early Childhood Studies at the University of Swansea.
Maria Kyriacou is a Research Officer in the Centre for Child Research at the University of Swansea.
John Siraj-Blatchford is a visiting Professor at the University of Swansea and has a part-time research post at the University of London, Institute of Education.
