It is natural for parents to worry about excessive screen time – particularly with younger children. But as many reading experts point out, not all screens are created equal.
The proliferation of digital devices means that the precise meaning of “screen time” is elusive. As digital technology expands, each unique screen demands its own criteria for best usage.
According to the National Association of the Education of Young Children, it is the educational content that matters – not the form in which it is presented. The fact is, technology and interactive media are powerful tools that can promote learning. Particularly when electronic resources have been carefully designed to incorporate effective reading instruction.
“We worry that children being online so often is diminishing their capacity for reading development,” says Pam Allyn, Founder and Director of Litlife. “In truth, my firm beliefe is that the duality of the online reading experience and the actual book in hand are both critical for reading development and also incredibly enhancing to the reading experience.”
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