Multimedia and Literacy Development reports experimental research and practices with multimedia stories indicating that new dimensions of media contribute to young children’s ability to understand stories and to read texts independently. This is the first synthesis of evidence-based research in this field. Four key themes are highlighted:
- Understanding the multimedia environment for learning
- Designing multimedia applications for learning
- New approaches to storybook reading
- Multimedia applications in classroom instruction.
Written in jargon-free language for an international audience of students in university courses on literacy and information technology, researchers, policymakers, program developers, and media specialists, this volume is essential reading for all professionals interested in early literacy and early interventions.
Multimedia and Literacy Development reports experimental research and practices with multimedia stories indicating that new dimensions of media contribute to young children’s ability to understand stories and to read texts independently. This is the first synthesis of evidence-based research in this field. Four key themes are highlighted:
- Understanding the multimedia environment for learning
- Designing multimedia applications for learning
- New approaches to storybook reading
- Multimedia applications in classroom instruction.
Written in jargon-free language for an international audience of students in university courses on literacy and information technology, researchers, policymakers, program developers, and media specialists, this volume is essential reading for all professionals interested in early literacy and early interventions.
Multimedia and Literacy Development: Improving Achievement for Young Learners
304Multimedia and Literacy Development: Improving Achievement for Young Learners
304Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780415988421 |
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Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Publication date: | 09/04/2008 |
Pages: | 304 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d) |