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4/30/12
Filed by
Christine Cupaiuolo
Watching Children Grow Up in Public Spaces: “Lotte Time Lapse” in the Age of Sharing
Nearly 5 million of us have watched Lotte Hofmeester grow up, literally before our eyes, giving rise to the question: At what age should kids be able to decide for themselves whether they want their past, or their present, shared with the world?4/05/12
Filed by
Kelsey Herron
Identifying Quality Digital Resources for Early Learning
The Fred Roger’s Center launches Ele to share digital resources that support early learning and development. Experts say the most important resource is still face-to-face conversation.3/24/12
Filed by
Christine Cupaiuolo
PLAYBACK: Protecting Passwords and Privacy in a Digital Age
Facebook comes down on employers requesting passwords; teenagers share passwords as a sign of trust, a practice they might learn from their parents; technology experts comment on online privacy; and why spring breakers may be cutting back on fun in the sun—all in this week’s PLAYBACK.2/14/12
Filed by
Sarah Jackson
Playing Along: Why Parents and Educators Need to Use & Discuss Media With Children
What can adults do to make media more effective as a learning tool in the home and classroom?1/18/12
Filed by
Sarah Jackson
New Report Finds Rapid Growth in Children’s App Market
The number of apps for toddlers and preschoolers grew by 23 percent in the last two years, according to a new report by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center. Plus, the importance of meaningful co-viewing between children and adults.11/28/11
Filed by
Christine Cupaiuolo
Modern Bedtime Stories: Good Night Gadgets Everywhere
While it’s not our habit to make holiday shopping suggestions on Cyber Monday, I couldn’t resist pointing to “Goodnight iPad,” a takeoff of the 1947 children’s classic “Goodnight Moon.”11/21/11
Filed by
Sarah Jackson
Digital Media in Early Childhood? Not Without Trained Teachers and Guidance for Parents
Advocates say the role of parents, families and teachers needs to be brought to the foreground in debates over the appropriate use of technology in teaching and learning for the preschool set.11/07/11
Filed by
Sarah Jackson
iPads & Autism: Can Technology Help Kids Communicate?
A school in Toronto is using iPads to help autistic children reach development goals. But the technology is not a miracle cure.11/01/11
Filed by
Christine Cupaiuolo
New Study Looks at Facebook and Unintended Effects of Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
A new study on why parents are helping their children get on Facebook before turning 13, the minimum age, notes that COPPA is not an effective solution to protecting children’s privacy and online safety.10/31/11
Filed by
Sarah Jackson
Defining Quality in Young Children's Media Use for Educators, Parents and Media Creators
The Fred Rogers Center has been part of several recent efforts to develop digital media guidelines for young children and to help define what we mean by “quality” for those children who are old enough to engage with new media tools. Plus, Sponge Bob vs. Cauliou, and the need for quality pre-kindergarten programs.10/28/11
Filed by
Sarah Jackson
PLAYBACK: A Nuanced Look at Technology use in Early Childhood
Despite pediatricians’ warnings that screen media is not healthy for children under age 2, new data finds toddlers and even infants are spending an increased amount of time watching television and viewing media on smartphones, tablets and other gadgets. We take a look at what the experts are saying.10/13/11
Filed by
Sarah Jackson
Facing Facebook: The Attempt to Provide Kids Commercial-Free Spaces Online
The New York Times’ Emily Bazelon takes Facebook to task on its privacy policies in this weekend’s New York Times Magazine.10/03/11
Filed by
Sarah Jackson
Tablets for Babies?
Just because infants are interested in playing on their mom’s cellphone doesn’t mean they are learning from doing so. Tablet computers marketed to infants raise some important questions about the developmentally appropriate use of technology in early childhood.9/21/11
Filed by
Sarah Jackson
New Toolkit for Educators on Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship
Common Sense Media has just released a new toolkit on cyberbullying available at no cost to K-12 educators.7/26/11
Filed by
Sarah Jackson
