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Yönem Tüccaroglu; Sebnem Güldal Kan – Novitas-ROYAL (Research on Youth and Language), 2025
The early childhood period, often referred to as the "magical years of life" by many scientists, is when development occurs most rapidly after the prenatal stage. This rapid development necessitates heightened attention to ensure that children spend their time in ways that promote healthy growth. It is frequently observed that…
Descriptors: Addictive Behavior, Information Technology, Preschool Children, Preschool Teachers
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Teichert, Laura – Journal of Early Childhood Literacy, 2020
The literature on infant and toddler screen time has been built on two traditions--cognitive models of learning and sociocultural models of learning. Cognitive studies have cautioned against the use of screen time for young children because clinical research has not shown children can learn as effectively from screens as they do from human…
Descriptors: Mass Media Use, Television Viewing, Computer Games, Recreational Activities
Majid, Ishfaq; Kouser, Shazia – Online Submission, 2020
Today's learners are growing up in such a world that not only contains but is currently shaped by information communication and technology. Information communication and Technology matters a lot in Early Childhood Care and Development as it influences the environment of the growing children. Not only environment, it directly affects the people who…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child Care, Telecommunications
Newman, Nina F. – ZERO TO THREE, 2018
Media use by young children, even those 2 years old and younger, continues to increase. Many parents and professionals believe media, including digital devices, enhances cognitive and overall development. However, there is a misconception about what promotes healthy minds and bodies. Brain development, the foundation for all abilities, including…
Descriptors: Young Children, Information Technology, Child Development, Brain
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Laidlaw, Linda; O'Mara, Joanne; Wong, Suzanna So Har – Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 2021
Contemporary children are growing up in a post-typographic era, where mobile electronic devices and digital texts are increasingly present. For parents and educators, shifts into new digital practices and new text forms can create a sense of uncertainty. In response to parent and teacher interest, popular media have frequently focused on topics…
Descriptors: Child Development, Information Technology, Social Media, Longitudinal Studies
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Scaife, M. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1989
Discusses information technology and its effects on developmental psychology and children's education. Topics discussed include a theory of child-computer interaction (CCI); programing; communication and computers, including electronic mail; cognitive science; artificial intelligence; modeling the user-system interaction; and the future of…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Child Development, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction
Wartella, Ellen; Caplovitz, Allison G.; Lee, June H. – Society for Research in Child Development, 2004
Interactive media have come of age. The range of interactive entertainment products, intended to be used by children in and out of school settings is growing: CD-ROMs, computers, the Internet, video games (for a variety of handheld and console platforms), interactive toys (including educational talking books), and a variety of wireless software…
Descriptors: Social Media, Toys, Computer Games, Video Games