Flipbook presentation for Film260

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4. Since their launch,
tablets have become increasingly popular
in preschool and early-years learning.
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Photo source: Flickr User Kathy Cassidy (https://flic.kr/p/dS3p6i)

7. Many researchers have voted for the use of
interactive screens to enhance early learning
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10. iPads and Tablets are not sedentary activity;
they require skill development & massively enhance learning3

11. A study at the
University of
Wisconsin found:
Children aged 2 - 3
who were
interacting with
screens learned
faster & made fewer
mistakes than
those who were not 4

12. The University of
London has
published research
on how iPads can
support literacy at a
young age. They
can also improve
skills in children
who have unique
learning styles or
are in special
education3

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15. Photo Source: Flickr User Robyn Jay
(https://flic.kr/p/8NEeDS)
In 2012, nearly ¾
of the top selling
apps labeled as
“educational”
were aimed at
toddlers and
preschoolers
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19. Tablets work best
when
complemented
with parent
interaction and
supervision...
...not simply used
as baby sitters4
Photo Source: Flickr User Muhammad Ashiq (https://flic.kr/p/gJHMos)

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21. What are your thoughts?
Only time will tell the true effect that iPad & tablet use has on young children

22. Research Sources
1. Children and Parents: Media Use and Attitudes Report
Compiled by: Ofcom
October 3, 2013
http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/research/media-literacy/october-2013/research07Oct2013.pdf
2. CMO: 15 Mind-Blowing Stats about Tablets
By: Giselle Abramovich
August 14, 2013
http://www.cmo.com/articles/2013/8/13/_15_must_know_stats_.html
3. The Guardian UK: Are iPads and Tablets Bad for Young Children?
By: Paula Cocozza
January 4, 2014
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/jan/08/are-tablet-computers-bad-young-children
4. Time: Should Toddlers Use Tablets and Smartphones After All?
By: Matt Peckham
April 24, 2013
http://techland.time.com/2013/04/24/should-toddlers-use-tablets-and-smartphones-after-all/