digibury - emily guille-marrett: the itot generation - tech, reading and under 5s
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Early reading expert Emily is Founder of Reading Fairy. She this talk focuses on the iTot generation, and the impact of the tablet on children’s reading.TRANSCRIPT
Emily Guille-Marrettw: ReadingFairy.come: [email protected]: @ReadingFairyLtdf: /ReadingFairy
The iTot Generation:Technology, Reading and Under 5s
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Why the focus on Under 5s?
80% of our brains are
fully developed by 3-years-old
Crucial building
blocks for learning to
read develop now
50% of a child’s
learning happens in the first 4
years
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50% of 2 to 3 year olds
have regular access to a
tablet or smartphone
8 out of 10 babies
worldwide have some
sort of online presence
23% of UK babies have
an online presence
before they are even born
What’s the digital landscape for Under 5s?
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Is technology a bad thing for early reading?
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Research and Media Highlights
• The AAP – No screens for Under 5s• Baby Einstein Videos – Full refunds 2009• Screen saturation and child development – Sue Palmer Toxic Childhood
• Concerns about children’s concentration – Professor Susan Greenfield
• Children’s Online Safety – Tanya Byron
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Research and Media Highlights
•Mobile technology and parenting:–87% of UK mothers have a smartphone
–74% of mothers use smartphones for social networking
–3 out of 5 mothers say smartphones reduce isolation of new motherhood
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Can new technology be positive for early reading?
Reading Fairy at GEEK 2014READ OUR GUEST BLOG FOR NOSY CROW http://
nosycrow.com/blog/nosy-crow-apps-at-geek2014
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“We have an atavistic need for story…we are hardwired for story.” Kate Wilson, Nosy Crow•Telling Traditional Stories•Reading Traditional Stories•Fractured Fairytales•Playing Traditional Stories
Reading Fairy’s recent project for GEEK 2014 supported by Nosy
Crow
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What does good on screen reading look like for children?
•On screen reading has to be competitive with other media
•High levels of graphics & interactivity•Age appropriate – Content & Cognitive•Quality writing – collaborative process•Empowerment through participation•Often multi-platform – particularly for older children
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Conclusion
Parents and the home environment are essential to the early teaching of reading.
Source: DfE, UK Government
We need more research. And we
need to help parents find quality
digital content.
We need to educate parents and educators about the positive and negative aspects new
technology has on kids’ reading and learning.
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Conclusion - A bright future
We must ensure that the iTot generation nurtures a love of reading AND is
equipped for the workforce of the
future.Reading for
pleasure is critical forlearning to read and future
academic success.Source: DFE, UK Government
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Emily Guille-Marrettw: ReadingFairy.come: [email protected]: @ReadingFairyLtdf: /ReadingFairy
Please contact me for any references from stats in the presentation.
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