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Since their launch, tablets have become increasingly popular

in preschool and early-years learning. 3

Photo source: Flickr User Kathy Cassidy (https://flic.kr/p/dS3p6i)

Many researchers have voted for the use of

interactive screens to enhance early learning

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iPads and Tablets are not sedentary activity; they require skill development & massively enhance learning 3

A study at the University of

Wisconsin found:

Children aged 2 - 3

who were interacting with screens learned

faster & made fewer mistakes than

those who were not 4

The University of

London has

published research

on how iPads can

support literacy at a

young age. They

can also improve

skills in children

who have unique

learning styles or

are in special

education 3

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In 2012, nearly ¾

of the top selling apps labeled as “educational” were aimed at toddlers and preschoolers

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Tablets work best when

complemented with parent

interaction and supervision...

...not simply used

as baby sitters 4

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What are your thoughts?

Only time will tell the true effect that iPad & tablet use has on young children

Research Sources 1. Children and Parents: Media Use and Attitudes Report

Compiled by: Ofcom October 3, 2013 http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/research/media-literacy/october-2013/research07Oct2013.pdf

2. CMO: 15 Mind-Blowing Stats about Tablets By: Giselle Abramovich August 14, 2013 http://www.cmo.com/articles/2013/8/13/_15_must_know_stats_.html

3. The Guardian UK: Are iPads and Tablets Bad for Young Children?

By: Paula Cocozza January 4, 2014 http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/jan/08/are-tablet-computers-bad-young-children

4. Time: Should Toddlers Use Tablets and Smartphones After All? By: Matt Peckham April 24, 2013 http://techland.time.com/2013/04/24/should-toddlers-use-tablets-and-smartphones-after-all/