2016/03/02 by Michelle M. Neumann · 1 citation
Psychology · Social Sciences · #Child Development and Digital Technology #Gender and Technology in Education #Reading and Literacy Development
paper · doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2016.02.013
openalex publication_date 2016/03/02 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/29
Young children's literacy experiences at home shape the development of emergent literacy skills. Due to the increasing use of touch screen tablets (e.g., iPads) in homes and early education settings it is important to investigate the relationship between digital tools and emergent literacy. The present study examined the relationships between children's (N = 57; aged 2–4 years) emergent literacy skills and home use of tablets for writing and reading. Correlational analysis showed a positive association between children's access to apps and print knowledge. A positive association was found between the frequency of writing with tablets and print awareness, print knowledge, and sound knowledge. No associations occurred between emergent literacy skills and frequency of e-book reading. Further research is needed to investigate the effects of tablet writing on emergent literacy development.