This position statement offers guidance—based on research-based knowledge of how young children grow and learn—on both the opportunities and the challenges of the use of technology and interactive media.
The effectiveness of technology and interactive media, as with other tools, depends on their being used in the right ways, under the right circumstances, by those skilled in their use. Within the framework of developmentally appropriate practice, this means recognizing children as unique individuals, being attuned to their age and developmental level, and being responsive to the social and cultural contexts in which they live.
The Fred Rogers Center was established at Saint Vincent College in September 2003 to serve as a national and international resource for addressing emerging issues affecting children and families. The Center continues Fred Rogers' commitment to building br
This site is nicely put together -- I really like the pre-k section, how it gives an easy run-down on where kids are developmentally w/ media, and issues that parents are concerned about. I've added the game review section separately because I think it belongs in a different section on the page.
Educators need to embrace Web 2.0 technologies in schools, but they should be given adequate professional development to ensure they learn the proper ways to engage their students through digital media, said experts at a Sept. 21 Capitol Hill briefing.
Interested in tipsheets/simple materials for parents/families of young children related to media diet. If others have good examples, would be great if you can bookmark/share them here with a mediadiet tag. Thanks!