Recorded Program
Digital technology impacts all areas of life: brain development, learning styles, and interpersonal relationships. Experts in the field have gathered to present the latest research on digital-age technology and its relationship to childhood development and childhood literacy. This panel will feature Chip Donohue from the Erikson Institute and Sarah R. Lytle from the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, who will present the latest research in this area of study. Lisa Regalla from the Center for Childhood Creativity at the Bay Area Discovery Museum will discuss practical ways to implement this information in our libraries & services. This program will provide attendees with innovative ways for librarians to enhance their professional development and grow into their role as media mentors for children and caregivers.
Meeting Type: Program, President's Program
Content Area: Transforming: Services
Interests: Children’s Literature, Children’s Services, Ebooks, Electronic Resources, Emerging Technologies, Mentoring, Professional Development, Young Adult Literature, Young Adult Services, Youth Services
Type of Library: Elementary School, Middle School, Public, Student
Sponsors: ALSC
Cost: Included with full conference registration.
Open/Close: Open
Chip Donohue
Dean of Distance Learning and Continuing Education
Director of the Technology in Early Childhood (TEC) Center
Erikson Institute
Sarah Lytle
Director of Outreach and Education
Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences, University of Washington
Lisa Regalla
Center for Childhood Creativity