Cognitive Development in Digital Contexts

Cognitive Development in Digital Contexts

Author: Fran C. Blumberg

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2017-07-05

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 0128097094

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Cognitive Development in Digital Contexts investigates the impact of screen media on key aspects of children and adolescents' cognitive development. Highlighting how screen media impact cognitive development, the book addresses a topic often neglected amid societal concerns about pathological media use and vulnerability to media effects, such as aggression, cyber-bullying and Internet addiction. It addresses children and adolescents' cognitive development involving their interactions with parents, early language development, imaginary play, attention, memory, and executive control, literacy and academic performance. - Covers the impact of digital from both theoretical and practical perspectives - Investigates effects of digital media on attention, memory, language and executive functioning - Examines video games, texting, and virtual reality as contexts for learning - Explores parent-child interactions around media - Considers the development of effective educational media - Addresses media literacy and critical thinking about media - Considers social policy for increasing access to high quality education media and the Internet - Provides guidance for parents on navigating children's technology usage


My Toddler Talks

My Toddler Talks

Author: Kimberly Scanlon

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2012-11-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781477693544

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A guide to using play routines to build and accelerate a child's communication skills. Includes instructions and examples, language stimulation tips, techniques, and strategies, charts to monitor progress, ways to incorporate speech development activities into daily routines, etc.


Vintage Toys

Vintage Toys

Author: Alessandra Sardo

Publisher: Earbooks

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783943573169

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"Vintage & Classic Style Guide"--Front cover.


Toys

Toys

Author: James Patterson

Publisher: Little, Brown

Published: 2011-03-14

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 0316097373

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Move over, James Bond and Jason Bourne-superhuman agent Hays Baker fights to save millions of lives in James Patterson's thrilling bestseller. Hays Baker and his wife Lizbeth possess superhuman strength, extraordinary intelligence, stunning looks, a sex life to die for, and two beautiful children. Of course they do-they're Elites, endowed at birth with the very best that the world can offer. But their lives are about to change forever. The top operative for the Agency of Change, Hays has just won the fiercest battle of his career. He has been praised by the President, and is a national hero. But before he can savor his triumph, he receives an unbelievable shock that overturns everything he thought was true. Suddenly Hays is on the other side of the gun, forced to leave his perfect family and fight for his life. Now a hunted fugitive, Hays is thrown into a life he never dreamed possible: fighting to save humans everywhere from extinction. He enlists all of his training to uncover the truth that will save millions of lives, maybe even his own. Compelling and addictive, Toys is an unforgettable spy thriller from the world's #1 writer.


Playing With Purpose

Playing With Purpose

Author: Emily Cohen, MA, CCC-SLP

Publisher: Tandem Speech Therapy, PLLC

Published: 2018-10-15

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13:

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If you are a family or educator with a toddler or young child then you have come to the right place. This book will teach you how to convert play and everyday routines into activities that are both fun AND beneficial for a child’s speech and language development. With little tweaks to your interactions and the everyday routines you are already engaging in, you can increase opportunities for learning and growth for your child. This best part is it’s not a lot of extra work. In the Playing With Purpose book you will learn: The basics of language development Why play is important for a child’s growth in the early years How children learn during play and familiar routines Tips for boosting speech and language skills during play Tips for boosting speech and language skills in everyday activities


Pyjama Day!

Pyjama Day!

Author: Robert Munsch

Publisher: Scholastic Canada

Published: 2019-04-02

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1443139173

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It's Pyjama Day, so Andrew brings his perfect new set to school. But these jammies might be a little TOO perfect . . .


See and Spy Shapes

See and Spy Shapes

Author: Julie Aigner-Clark

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 16

ISBN-13: 9781741118438

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Shapes invite babies and young children to identify different shapes in bold, graphic illustrations featuring the Baby Einstein characters. Playful poems will inspire children to seek out shapes in the world around them.


Action Picture Test

Action Picture Test

Author: Catherine E. Renfrew

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9780863883361

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This test assesses, from short sentence answers to specified questions, the age levels of the information content and grammatical usage. It is suitable for the age range of 3 to 8 years. It contains 10 full-colour cards, photocopiable scoring form, and manual.