Digital play, iPad Apps and Young Children's Development

Authors

Irina Verenikina, University of WollongongFollow
Lisa K. Kervin, University of WollongongFollow
Maria Clara Rivera, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

110793

Publication Details

Verenikina, I., Kervin, L. & Rivera, M. Selina. (2016). Digital play, iPad Apps and Young Children's Development. Proceedings of 1st International Joint Conference of DiGRA and FDG

Abstract

This poster presents part of a larger research which aims to understand young children's digital play in relation to their imaginative play - a major force of psychological development in the early years. The poster will be of interest to DiGRA/FDG audience as it focuses their attention on the need for theoretical and research based criteria to appraise developmentally sound apps suitable for preschoolers (3-5 years of age).

Grant Number

ARC/DP140100328