Young children—even toddlers—are spending more and more time with digital technology. What will it mean for their development?
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This is still a scary prospect to me. What is this going to mean for fine motor development over time? Delete the scoop?
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I recently came across an article in Wired Magazine called "Why Kids Can't Search".
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"getting kids to focus on what exactly they are searching for ..." Oh, what a challenge these days! Delete the scoop?
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Lately, I’ve been concerned with an angle of the digital market that needs discussing: Editors. It concerns me that so few digital-only/digital-first writers are hiring this all-important help before the books go live ... Via Carisa Kluver
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Couldn't agree more! Editorial input is the one "shortcut" that should never be taken. 
Stacey Williams-Ng's comment,
March 2, 9:32 AM
Could not agree more, Carisa! We have two editors, both with years & years of experience... and although we can only afford to engage them on a freelance level, I still think it's crucial to have their eyes on every single publication.
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March 2, 5:08 PM
Oh, I am SO glad you wrote this. Just recently reviewed a digital product where someone involved in the creation tried to pass off poor grammar and spelling errors as colloquialisms. Ugh!
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I actually fought the smart phone craze for a while…but I also saw the may benefits of having one. I fought it because I got sick of seeing people constantly checking their email and such while around other people. And I told myself I wouldn’t do that.
But admittedly, I do sometimes.
Being transparent with you all and honest…I do think (and always have) that technology can definitely hinder speech and language development. And here is why.
The time spent (for a child) on the iPad is…. Via Carisa Kluver
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What do you think? New media "talk" to kids ... they're absobing language. Food for thought ... 
Blake Turnbull's curator insight,
April 8, 11:30 PM
A reverse look at technology not as an aid for language learning, but rather as a potentially damaging tool for young children learning speech and other language-related skills. 
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April 9, 5:33 PM
This particular article helps to clarify the perennial discussion of 'how much is enough, & how much is too much?' Is technology something that can be labelled 'good' or 'bad'? Is it something like sugar, which is fine in small amounts but sickening as the sole dietary ingredient? The scenario presented (technology, especially the TV, in a home with young children) may not be yours at the moment, but the directives contained here are applicable widely. This is a fine rebuttal to a laissez-faire acceptance of any electronic gadgetry 'because it's there.' Delete the scoop?
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With more than a million iPads in schools, teachers and students are enthusiastic about the technology, but tablet use in classroom brings about new problems. Via Carisa Kluver 
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February 15, 9:07 AM
Insights into ebook content issues for schools ...
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February 25, 11:29 AM
Thanks Carisa. You always find such great, thought-provoking pieces.
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How do we know if a digital book is of a quality to support children's literacy development? An answer to this question must be constructed by all who contribute to a child's growth as a literate person. Via Carisa Kluver 
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For digital children's stories, quality is paramount. Delete the scoop?
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The meaning of literacy has changed. It used to be enough to teach children how to read and write, speak and listen. Today, they also communicate through a variety of media, each of which presents unique advantages and challenges. Via Ana Cristina Pratas Delete the scoop?
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Did you give/receive an iPad for Christmas? Are you trying to figure out how to manage the relationship between your kids and the iPad? You may want to read this post and to share your tips about tablets and kids.
You already know they love it: apparently, 48% of American kids asked Santa an iPad for Christmas. You saw them fighting to get it, you heard them asking for it first thing when you’re back home. You may have seen them hiding behind the sofa to get some extra iPad time before going to sleep (true story). The question is: is the iPad bad for your kids? No. At least, not necessarily. Follow these simple guidelines, and you’ll make the most out of this expensive tablet! Via Carisa Kluver
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Excellent post on how to manage iPad 'screen time' with kids ... (from the makers of a great free kids magazine app worth checking out)
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December 27, 2012 1:37 PM
Excellent post on how to manage iPad 'screen time' with kids ... (from the makers of a great free kids magazine app worth checking out) Delete the scoop?
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December 17, 2012 5:42 PM
The pros and cons of technology ... a must read. 
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March 20, 12:06 PM
to tech or not to tech........that is the question. Not just a casual question if this report is accurate. Delete the scoop?
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Literacy, families and learning ... This is one of the reasons that kinaesthetic approaches have been used for children with early literacy problems for decades; Experiment with language as a representational form along with drawing - children's... Delete the scoop?
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Mary Meeker's huge, well-researched slideshows are a treasure trove of data on the state of the Internet. Here's her latest, with highlights called out by VentureBeat. Via Mark Mayhew Delete the scoop?
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Terry Doherty's insight:
Mixed feelings on this one ... nice to be "green," but are we trading tactile experience for more screen time? 
Marcia Pereira's curator insight,
April 1, 7:53 AM
I hope that flashcards are not all our students use the ipad/iphone for, but if these apps help them learn, really learn the facts they need to know, then here are a few apps to try. 
Holland Bass's comment,
May 7, 3:55 AM
I like the idea of using an iPad for flashcards, but overall I don't think it is a good idea. Looking too long at a screen can harm your eyes, so the old notecards are still favourable for me.
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I began this post nine months ago and have struggled to feel like it is finished. I now realize it will never be finished … no more than a river will be done flowing. It is about information, knowledge, curiosity and ultimately our humanity. In many ways, the cultural landscape is being transformed before our eyes. Our previous notions of publishing, authorship, literacy and even reading itself have changed substantially in just a few years. It is dramatic enough to make us tremble at what more may be to come … Via Carisa Kluver
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Libraries continue to play crucial role in the digital future. Delete the scoop?
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Female grocery shoppers are increasingly turning to mobile grocery apps and social platforms for meal planning and menu inspiration. And a significant percentage of moms seeking recipes are also using Pinterest.
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January 14th, 2013 Today, Scholastic announced the fourth edition of our Kids & Family Reading ReportTM.
Kids age 6-17 and their parents shared their views on reading in the increasingly digital landscape and the influences that impact kids’ reading frequency and attitudes toward reading. Via Carisa Kluver
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Fascinating survey. Everyone is honing in on the ebook upsurge ... but the kids say they like print for their fun reading. Go figure!
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January 16, 12:45 PM
Fascinating, must-read report for parents, educators, librarians and anyone interested in literacy. Includes lots of interesting data, like: The percent of children who have read an ebook has almost doubled since 2010 (25% vs. 46%).Among children who have read an ebook, one in five says he/she is reading more books for fun; boys are more likely to agree than girls (26% vs. 16%).Half of children age 9–17 say they would read more books for fun if they had greater access to ebooks – a 50% increase since 2010.Seventy-five percent of kids who have read an ebook are reading ebooks at home, with about one in four reading them at school.Seventy-two percent of parents are interested in having their child read ebooks.Eighty percent of kids who read ebooks still read books for fun primarily in print. Read the full report for so much more! 
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It is fascinating and a bit scary...Kids' reading for fun is still quite the challenge for parents and teachers. Delete the scoop?
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Andrew Kao is the co-founder of 77 Sparx, an award-winning children’s educational game studio. Based on data gathered from users of Puzzingo Puzzles, a series of children's apps, Andrew shares his ... Via Carisa Kluver
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December 21, 2012 7:51 PM
Excellent insights from kids app developer 77 Sparx
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December 21, 2012 11:41 PM
Bathtime might be the only sacred app free zone! Delete the scoop?
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A recent storytime at the Watertown (MA) Free Public Library began, as usual, with a song, followed by a “stand up, sit down” exercise to help the kids settle in. Children read from Don and Audrey Wood’s iconic picture book The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear. But then came a digital twist.
Emily Miranda, Watertown’s supervisor of children’s services, passed out 15 iPads. Parents and children huddled close and opened The Three Little Pigs (Nosy Crow), an interactive, musical app, which allows children to physically participate in the story. “The characters have these fantastic British accents,” says Miranda. “It’s really fun to watch the kids blowing their houses down. Their snot’s going everywhere and it’s great!”
Watertown’s experiment with “digital storytime” is part of a larger, nationwide shift toward using apps in children’s library programs for education, entertainment, and involving parents in the learning process ... Via Carisa Kluver
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Interesting transition time for children's librarians ...
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Interesting transition time for children's librarians ...
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Wherever there's a reader, we need a library... Delete the scoop?
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FemaleFirst.co.ukParenting News: Children rate Family time Above Receiving Gifts this ChristmasFemaleFirst.co.ukFind out more. Delete the scoop?
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As text and image converge and blend, complement or replace one another, and become something new, our ways of reading and writing and studying have become transformed as well. If we want to help our students become effective communicators, that is, effective users and producers of image-texts, we need to understand these media from the inside out and become better users and producers ourselves. Via Nik Peachey, Petra Pollum, BookChook
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December 4, 2012 1:20 PM
Drat! I didn't see your finger prints on this one I was going to send it too you!
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December 4, 2012 2:22 PM
Terry, I got your message above - not sure my paws are that big but I love the post - so thanks!
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In depth essay about kids & tablets ... excellent read!