Barzillai, M. and Thomson, J.M. orcid.org/0000-0002-4293-4851 (2018) Children learning to read in a digital world. First Monday, 23 (10). ISSN 1396-0466
Abstract
Children's earliest experiences of written language increasingly involve digital text - on phones, tablets and computers. This shift has triggered worry about the potential harm to children's ability to read in a deep, focused manner on the one hand, and optimism for the potential of technology to support reading among different groups on the other. In this article, we explore research evidence concerning the impact of digital text on children's developing literacy skills. Our review advocates the need for a more nuanced understanding regarding the challenges and potential of digital environments and highlights the uniqueness of each child's digital reading experience.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Authors/Creators: |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2018, Mirit Barzillai and Jenny M. Thomson. |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > Department of Human Communication Sciences (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 21 Nov 2018 12:28 |
Last Modified: | 21 Nov 2018 12:28 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.5210/fm.v23i10.9437 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | University of Illinois at Chicago Library |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.5210/fm.v23i10.9437 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:138489 |