Using Mobiles in Early Childhood and Elementary Settings (Digital Media and Learning) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1648022820 ISBN 13: 9781648022821

Publisher: Information Age Publishing, 2020

Synopsis

Mobile learning is a primary learning format in the education of young children from birth through 6th grade. This format has been found to have a positive impact on the academic achievement, self-efficacy, motivation, and learning attitudes of students, including those with special needs (Ciampa, 2014; Hwang, 2014; Nikou & Economides, 2018; Xie, Basham, Marino & Rice, 2018). In both formal and informal learning contexts, mobile learning affords opportunities to innovate and explore new forms of authentic experiences, meaning-making, and creativity with untethered technology (Choi, Land, & Zimmerman, 2018; Schuck, Kearney & Burden, 2017). This edited book acts as a springboard to expand discussions surrounding how mobiles might best be situated in contexts relating to young children. With a focus on early childhood and elementary settings, this book both expands the definition of mobiles to encompass digital-physical tools (e.g. Osmo, probeware) and wearables. It also provides insight into how intentional integration of mobiles supports the development and practice of both in-service and preservice teachers working with students in early childhood and elementary settings.

About this title

About the Author

Cynthia C.M. Deaton, Clemson University

Sandra Linder, Clemson University

Josh Herron, Anderson University

Ryan Visser, Clemson University

Edition details

• Publisher: Information Age Publishing
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1648022820
• ISBN 13: 9781648022821
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192
• Editor: Deaton Cynthia C.M., Linder Sandra, Herron Josh, Visser Ryan