Designing digital experiences for positive youth development : from playpen to playground / Marina Umaschi Bers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bers, Marina Umaschi.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Technology and children.

Internet and children.

Digital media.

Youth development.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (210 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Based on over a decade and a half of research, this title aims to guide readers in the design of digital technologies to promote positive behaviours in children and teenagers.

Contents:

Cover; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part I: The Digital Landscapes for Youth; Overview; 1. Digital Playgrounds vs. Virtual Playpens in Early Childhood; 2. Multimedia Parks vs. Virtual Malls in the Elementary Years; 3. Wireless Hangouts vs. A Palace in Time During High School; Summary; Part II: A Framework for Designing Digital Landscapes for Personal Development; Overview; 4. Creating Digital Content to Promote Competence; 5. Creativity to Build Confidence; 6. Choices of Conduct to Develop Character Traits; 7. Communication for Promoting Connections

8. Collaboration to Form Caring Networks9. Community Building as Contribution; Summary; Part III : Plotting Learning Trajectories Through Design; Overview; 10. Programs and Policies; 11. From Developing Curriculum to Designing Experiences; 12. Case Studies; Conclusion; References; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; V; W; X; Y; Z

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on Apr. 19, 2012).

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

0-19-992128-8

9786613594846

1-280-49961-3

OCLC:

922971021