Mobile Generation, Digital Devices and Preschool Education

Maria Annarumma, Ines Tedesco and Luigi Vitale
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Maria Annarumma: Università degli Studi di Salerno, Fisciano, Italy
Ines Tedesco: Università Telematica Giustino Fortunato, Benevento, Italy
Luigi Vitale: Università degli Studi di Salerno, Fisciano, Italy

International Journal of Digital Literacy and Digital Competence (IJDLDC), 2018, vol. 9, issue 4, 19-32

Abstract: Contemporary children live in the digital environment and develop very quickly the natural ability in using technologies. At an international level, scientific research confirms the widespread use of mobile devices in the family and the increasing children exposure to these. This study mainly focuses on the following aspects: the benefits of touch devices for games and creativity and the risks related to possible delays in social and linguistic development and to addictions. In Italy, statistical surveys reveal a contradictory scenario: on the one hand, the digitization of citizens complies with international trends, especially regarding the use of the smartphone; on the other hand, there is a strong technological backwardness in the institutional area. The survey has analyzed the relationship between digitods and touch media, paying attention to usage profiles, usage behaviors, interaction, app selection and fruition processes. It has also been observed the parent-child interaction during the use of touch media, in order to figure out media educational guidelines in kindergarten.

Date: 2018
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