Tots and Technology
We are surrounded by digital media; television shows, computer games, web pages and apps. We are exposed via our televisions, computers, laptops, smart phones and tablets. As paren'ts and caregivers, how are we to navigate this new and wild world?
Lisa Guernsey, a digital literacy expert, suggests we focus on the three C's: content, context and the individual child. By this, Lisa means consider your child, the content of the digital media and the context within which your child will use the media.
When choosing Story Apps it is important to explore the app on your own before you explore it with your child. Look for high quality apps that don't have advertising or games that may interrupt the narrative of the story. The apps should invoke the 5 early literacy practices of Ready for Reading - helping you and your child write, read, play, sing and talk together.
The best way to enhance the reading and learning experience is for adults to sit and engage with their child and the digital media. Adults are the best kind of “interactive media” when it comes to kids!
Here are some suggestions for super Story Book App's you can share with your young child:
4 thoughts on “Tots and Technology”
Thanks for this..I have been wondering about apps for my 2 year old.
Great ideas. I look forward to sharing these with my daughter.
Great post! I’m excited to see that Sandra Boyton has a new app out – my daughter and I love her other ones, especially Moo, Baa, La La La!. They are great for toddlers and make a fun book even more so with the interaction.
Thanks Katie – I think Boynton’s storybook apps are great too!
It is such fun to share the experience of delight and curiosity with your little one
in the digital world.