Using Mobiles in Early Childhood and Elementary Settings

Cynthia C.M. Deaton (Curatore)

Sandra Linder (Curatore)

Information Age Publishing, 2020

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.

• Curatore: Cynthia C.M. Deaton, Sandra Linder
• Editore: Information Age Publishing
• Collana: Digital Media and Learning
• Anno: 2020
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 336 p.
• Dimensioni: 234 x 156 mm
• Peso: 333 gr.
• EAN: 9781648022838

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