This book discusses the burgeoning world of young children¿s exposure to educational media and
its myriad implications for research theory practice and policy. Experts across academic
disciplines and the media fill knowledge gaps and address concerns regarding apps eBooks and
other screen-based technologies¿which are being used by younger and younger children¿and
content delivery and design. Current research shows the developmental nuances of the child as
learner in home school and mobile contexts and the changes as parenting and pedagogy
accommodate the complexities of the new interactive world. The book also covers methods for
evaluating the quality of new media and prosocial digital innovations such as video support for
separated families and specialized apps for at-risk toddlers. Highlights of the coverage:The
role of content and context on learning and development from mobile media. Learning from TV and
touchscreens during early childhood Educational preschool programming. How producers craft
engaging characters to drive content delivery. The parental media mediation context of young
children¿s media use. Supporting children to find their own agency in learning. Media Exposure
During Infancy and Early Childhood is an essential resource for researchers clinicians and
related professionals and graduate students in diverse fields including infancy and early
childhood development child and school psychology social work pediatrics and educational
psychology.
