Kindergarten Children's Interactions as They Read and Write About Digital and Traditional Books

• In Event: Moscone Center North Roundtable Session 3
  In Roundtable Session: The Importance of Young Children's Interactions

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine children’s interactions with each other and with literacy materials as they shared digital and traditional books in pairs, and as they completed a subsequent writing task, with a focus on the influence of technology on these literacy interactions. Qualitative analysis of videos of 53 sessions resulted in findings related to differences in children's engagement, talk about the books, and use of meaning making strategies depending on digital vs. traditional book condition. Implications for instructional use of both types of books and for decisions about types of book purchases are provided.

Authors

• Renee M. Casbergue, Louisiana State University

• Karen Burstein, iTether Technologies, Inc.

• Julie Parrish, Louisiana State University