Emergent Computer Literacy

Emergent Computer Literacy
Author: Helen Mele Robinson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2008-11-19
Genre: Education
ISBN: 113589888X

The United States is currently grappling with how to prepare our students to be computer literate citizens in the competitive technological world we live in. Understanding how children develop computer knowledge, and the ways that adults are able to guide their computer learning experiences, is a vital task facing parents and educators. This groundbreaking book is an attempt to fill a gap in current understanding of how we become computer literate and proposes a theory of how computer literacy skills emerge in computer users.

Emergent Computer Literacy

Emergent Computer Literacy
Author: Helen Mele Robinson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2008-11-19
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1135898898

Robinson adds exceptional insight into how children become literate in a technological society and offers necessary tools for researchers and academics to understand how young children interact with computers both at home and in a school setting.

Introduction to Computers and Information Technology

Introduction to Computers and Information Technology
Author: Emergent Emergent Learning
Publisher: Pearson
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-09-21
Genre: Computer literacy
ISBN: 9781323144183

Introduction to Computers and Information Technology teaches essential computer technology concepts and skills. This text helps students build a concrete understanding of how computers work and how various types of computing devices and accessories are used in school, work, and at home. The text covers objectives of IC3 GS5 and IC3 Spark standards.

Multifaceted Assessment for Early Childhood Education

Multifaceted Assessment for Early Childhood Education
Author: Robert J. Wright
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2010
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1412970156

Multifaceted Assessment in Early Childhood is ideal for those on upper-division undergraduate courses and first-level graduate courses in early childhood education assessment. The book covers the various measures used in a range of assessment dimensions, and includes valuable information regarding young children with special needs and English Language Learners, which has rarely been touched upon in other textbooks. The chapters are focused on student accessibility and include practical applications of key concepts. Features and benefits: Covers a range of assessment concepts, including - Formative (uses feedback from learning to adapt teaching) -Summative (i.e. tests, quizzes) -Authentic (focuses on complex/deeper tasks) -Standardized (STAR, SAT) Includes coverage of assessment for English language learners and children with special needs -- topics that are not provided enough coverage in other books (including Wortham, McAfee, Puckett and Mindes). Wright's writing style grabs and engages the reader in the topic. Two of our reviewers who use Wortham specifically cited Wright's writing style as a reason they would adopt our book. A McAfee reviewer is likely to switch for the same reason.

Information and Technology Literacy: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Information and Technology Literacy: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 2389
Release: 2017-08-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1522534180

People currently live in a digital age in which technology is now a ubiquitous part of society. It has become imperative to develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of emerging innovations and technologies. Information and Technology Literacy: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is an authoritative reference source for the latest scholarly research on techniques, trends, and opportunities within the areas of digital literacy. Highlighting a wide range of topics and concepts such as social media, professional development, and educational applications, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for academics, technology developers, researchers, students, practitioners, and professionals interested in the importance of understanding technological innovations.

Emergent Literacy and Language Development

Emergent Literacy and Language Development
Author: Paula M. Rhyner
Publisher: Guilford Press
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2009-06-18
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1606233653

This concise, accessible book explores the connection between language acquisition and emergent literacy skills, and how this sets the stage for later literacy development. Chapters address formative early experiences such as speaking and listening, being read to, and talking about print concepts and the alphabet. Written for early childhood professionals, reading specialists, and speech–language pathologists, the book describes effective assessment and instructional approaches for fostering language learning and emergent literacy in typically developing children and those at risk for language delays. Vivid case examples illustrate specific ways to collaborate with parents to give all children a strong foundation for school readiness and success.

Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood

Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood
Author: Children's Issues Coalition
Publisher: Ian Randle Publishers
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2003
Genre: Action research
ISBN: 9766371288

Caribbean Childhoods: From Research to Action is an annual publication produced by the Children s Issues Coalition at the University of the West Indies, Mona. The series seeks to provide an avenue for the dissemination of research and experiences on children s health, development, behaviour and education, and to provide a forum for the discussion of these issues.

Technology as a Support for Literacy Achievements for Children at Risk

Technology as a Support for Literacy Achievements for Children at Risk
Author: Adina Shamir
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2012-11-29
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9400751192

Presenting cutting-edge studies from various countries into the theoretical and practical issues surrounding the literacy acquisition of at-risk children, this volume focuses specifically on the utility of technology in supporting and advancing literacy among the relevant populations. These include a range of at-risk groups such as those with learning disabilities, low socioeconomic status, and minority ethnicity. Arguing that literacy is a key requirement for integration into any modern society, the book outlines new ways in which educators and researchers can overcome the difficulties faced by children in these at-risk groups. It also reflects the rapid development of technology in this field, which in turn necessitates the accumulation of fresh research evidence.

Understanding Language and Literacy Development

Understanding Language and Literacy Development
Author: Xiao-lei Wang
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 478
Release: 2014-08-05
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1118885902

Understanding Language and Literacy Development: Diverse Learners in the Classroom offers effective supporting strategies to address the cultural and linguistic diversity of students in contemporary classrooms. Discusses learners with different linguistic abilities—infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence—by suggesting effective ways to reach them based on their strengths and needs Emphasizes language and literacy supporting strategies in a variety of everyday classroom settings Includes activities and questions to motivate readers to think and develop their own perspectives on language and literacy development Considers a variety of different language acquisition experiences, including monolingual, multilingual, and language impairment Discusses different types of literacies, including digital and hypertext Connects language and literacy development to identity and motivation to contextualize learning styles for pre-service teachers Supported by a companion website that includes additional resources such as PowerPoint presentations by chapter and a summary of relevant information from the Common Core K–12 English Language Arts Standards