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How to Select CD‐ROM Storybooks for Young Children: The Teacher's Role
Author(s) -
Shamir Adina,
Korat Ofra
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
the reading teacher
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.642
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1936-2714
pISSN - 0034-0561
DOI - 10.1598/rt.59.6.3
Subject(s) - psychology , cd rom , developmental psychology , pedagogy , mathematics education , computer science , operating system
This article addresses some key criteria for educators as they choose CD‐ROM storybooks for young children's literacy development. The article includesA review of the pertinent literature on the quality and appropriateness of CD‐ROM storybooks for literacy development An evaluation questionnaire to guide teachers in selecting CD‐ROM storybooks A sample assessment of a CD‐ROM storybook, according to the evaluation questionnaireRecent reports point to the inconsistent potential of CD‐ROM storybooks to support children's literacy development. Given the motivation to incorporate such computer‐aided learning in the school, teachers need to become more skilled in evaluating and selecting appropriate e‐books for supporting literacy development and educational goals. Much thought is needed in choosing e‐books that use specialty electronic and interactive media while supporting children's understanding of the story and exploration of the text.