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Jerri Heid Youth Services Manager
515-239-5643
ILOC is sponsored by Iowa Library Services
Fred Rogers believed that
all adults who have anything to
do with teaching, nurturing,
and entertaining young children
should see themselves as
caregivers who, without
exception, “think of the
children first.”
1999
Educate parents about effects of media – amount and content
Pediatricians were to urge parents to avoid television viewing for children under the age of two years
“discouraged use”
Often misquoted in media
Television programs, prerecorded
video web based programming and
DVD viewed on either traditional or
new screen technologies.
Children older than 2 and younger than 2 have different cognitive levels
Video deficit: difficulty discriminating between events on a video and the same information presented by live person
Developmental shift in attention to televised programs occurs between 1.5 and 2.5 years of age
Content of program
If parent is watching with the child
Secondhand television
Background television not only reduced the
length of time that a child played but also
reduced the child’s focused attention during
play
Parents media habits influence the media
habits of their children
Good use of time?
Heavy Media
Unstructured playtime is critical to learning
problem-solving skills and fostering creativity
Associated with obesity, sleep issues,
attention issues and aggressive behaviors
Affects on sleep
Discourage media use by children younger than 2.
Media limits discussed at well-child visits. Set limits and create balance
Technology plan
Pediatricians should explain importance of unstructured, unplugged play in allowing a child’s mind to:
Families should sit down and read together!
Independent research should be performed
Federal Trade Commission improve standards for scientifically valid educational claims in product advertising
Conduct prospective longitudinal studies to determine long term effects
Supports examination of the effects of environmental influences on children
Discourage media use by children younger than 2.
Have concrete strategies to manage electronic
media use.
Discourage TV use and placement in rooms.
Know that their own media use effects their child.
Unstructured playtime is more valuable for
developing the brain.
Even for infants as young as 4 months – solo play
allows the child to think creatively, problem solve,
and accomplish task with minimal parent
interaction.
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=aXV-yaFmQNk
Media is just another environment
Parenting has not changed
Role modeling is critical
We learn from each other
Content matters
Curaton helps
Co-engagement counts
Playtime is important
Set limits
Its okay for your teen to be online
Create tech free zones
Kids will be kids!
Framework for Quality Not intended to rate or evaluate specific digital
media products, but rather to provide basic guidance for parents and educators as they evaluate the content, products, platforms, and experiences that will be best for each child.
For media creators, the quality principles also could be a lens—or perhaps a common checklist—for explaining to parents and educators the strengths, unique characteristics, and intended goals for their products.
Positive impact on a child's life
Grow the child
Not emotionally damaging
Internet exposure
The Child:
"...tune in to which
games and shows
really interest your
kids, what piques
their curiosity and
helps them relate
to people and things
around them."
Context "Focus on context by being aware of what is happening before, during, and after children play their games or watch their shows, taking time to talk about what they’ve seen, and play some games together."
Content: "Be picky about the content of what children see on-screen, and when choosing interactive titles, seek out those that put children in control without so many dead-ends and distractions.
courtesy of Lisa Guernsey
SELECTION (Intentionality, Developmental Appropriateness, Planning)
USE (Physical Environment, Collaboration, Connection to Non-Digital
World, Family Engagement, Digital Equity)
INTEGRATION (Professional Development, Support)
EVALUATION (Assessment, Reflection)
Teachers and daycare providers guidelines:
Early literacy tip: The 3 Cs of Evaluating Early Literacy
Apps!
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/reviews/age/2/cat
egory/app#
http://littleelit.com/app-lists-reviews/
https://www.pinterest.com/littleelit/
www.teccenter.erikson.edu
www.naeyc.org/content/technology-and-young-
childrenhttp://childrensteck.com/http://www.p
arents-choic.org
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/
http://joanganzcooneycenter.org/Cooney-
Center-Blog-236.html
http://www.wsj.com/articles/pediatricians-rethink-screen-time-policy-for-children-1444671636
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jordanshapiro/2015/09/30/the-american-academy-of-pediatrics-just-changed-their-guidelines-on-kids-and-screen-time/
http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/06/health/screen-time-rules-change-
pediatricians/http://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1840251
http://blogs.plos.org/obesitypanacea/2015/10/01/american-academy-of-pediatrics-report-on-screen-time-ignores-health-impacts-of-screen-time/
http://feed.feedburner.com/fredrogerscenterblog
http://gailwarnings.com
http://www.joanzcooneycneter.org/blog
Little eLit | Young Children, New Media &Libraries
http://www.wired.com/geekdad/
http://www.joanganzcooneycenter.org/2013/04/25/ipads-
a-tool-not-alchemy-for-education/
https://www.techsoupforlibraries.org
www.fredrogerscenter.org
http://teccenter.erikson.edu/category/show
-me-videos/
http://www.tapclickread.org/
Be A Media Mentor
Share with parents -
media is to enhance—not replace—
the book and reading aloud!
Technology Planning Begin by looking at early literacy and new media
technology as part of the larger technology picture for your library.
Stay current on basic information
Trust other sources – DON’T feel you have to do all the research
Continue to share information about the 5 practices – especially PLAY WITH ME!
Talk with parents and share the knowledge!
This means: Be choosy about the content—the apps, games, and TV shows—that you let your children see. (When they are very young, that content should be limited to material that you, the parent, would use to engage in conversation with your baby or toddler, such as electronic picture books, interactive apps, or personal videos of family outings.) Be aware of the context—it’s good to talk with kids about what they watch, for example—and ensure their media use does not crowd out other activities, such as outdoor play and conversation-filled mealtimes. And be alert to the needs of the child as an individual: A child will react in unique ways to what he or she sees and plays with. She may need more limits or increased face-to-face time with you depending on her age and what she is going through at any given moment, or she could have new interests sparked by what she experiences on screen.
Tap, Click, Read – 2015 by Lisa Guernsey and Michael H. Levine
Screen Time: How Electronic Media--From Baby Videos to Educational Software--Affects Your Young Child Paperback – March 20, 2012 by Lisa Guernsy
It's Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens Paperback – February 2, 2015 by Dannh Boyd
Raising Generation Tech: Preparing Your Children for a Media-Fueled World Paperback – August 1, 2012 by Jim Taylor
Born Digital Understanding the First Generation of Digital Natives – by John Palfrey and Ursa Gasser
Into the Minds of Babes How Screen Times Affects Children from Birth to Age Five by Lisa Guernsey
“I wanted (children) to know that I could use
the computer, but that I could also turn it
off. It takes a strong person to be able to turn
off the computer.”
Jerri Heid Youth Services Manager
515-239-5643
ILOC is sponsored by Iowa Library Services
