International Perspectives on Digital Media and Early Literacy: The Impact of Digital Devices on Learning, Language Acquisition and Social Interaction

International Perspectives on Digital Media and Early Literacy explores the use and impact of digital devices for social interaction, language acquisition, and early literacy, with a focus on interactive mediation as a tool for language teaching and learning. It brings together a range of international contributions and discusses the increasing trend of digitalization in early childhood literacy, highlighting the importance of early experiences in communication and social learning for later academic skills. The book is structured to display children's first developmental steps in learning in interaction with digital media and is relevant to practitioners, academics, researchers, and students in early education, literacy education, digital education, sociology of digital culture, and social interaction.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 212 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

International Perspectives on Digital Media and Early Literacy delves into the comprehensive examination of the utilization and consequences of digital devices in fostering social interaction, language acquisition, and early literacy. It explores the pivotal role of interactive mediation as a powerful tool for leveraging digital media, offering practical examples of best practices in digital media targeting language teaching and learning. This insightful book brings together a diverse array of international contributions, shedding light on the growing trend of digitalization as an invaluable resource in early childhood literacy. By integrating multiple perspectives from various scientific fields such as (psycho)linguistics, cognitive science, language didactics, developmental psychology, technology development, and human-machine interaction, it provides a comprehensive insight into the potential of digital media in inclusive settings. Drawing upon a substantial body of research, the book demonstrates that early experiences in communication and social learning lay the foundation for subsequent academic skills. The book is meticulously structured to showcase children's initial developmental steps in learning through interaction with digital media, while also highlighting various domains of early digital media use in family, kindergarten, and primary schools.

This book holds immense appeal to practitioners, academics, researchers, and students with a keen interest in early education, literacy education, digital education, the sociology of digital culture and social interaction, school reform, and teacher education. Its comprehensive insights and practical recommendations will greatly contribute to the field and enhance the understanding of the transformative impact of digital media on early learning and development.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367562373