Affordances and Challenges in Developing, Implementing, and Researching a Digital Media-Based Family Program (Table 7)

• In Event: AERA Roundtable Session Saturday 3:20 pm Four Seasons Ballroom 2-3

Session Type: Roundtable Session

Abstract

Children utilize technology independently in both educational and everyday settings. While children and their families often learn together in a variety of shared spaces, co-engagement around educational technology can be limited. How might broadcast and digital media be leveraged to support family learning? In this symposia, we will explore two case studies of a digital media-based program developed with and for families with early elementary-aged children and varying cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Attendees will hear from media developers, learning researchers, and informal educators, all reflecting on the unique opportunities and real-world challenges of integrating educational media into community-based family programming, and the role of digital media in educational remedy and repair.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Media, Culture, and Learning

Chair

• Susana Beltran-Grimm, Portland State University

Papers

• Iteration and Accountability in Designing Educational Media-based Family Programming - Bryce Larkin Chessell Becker, Twin Cities PBS

• From Glitch to Learning Opportunity: Considerations for Digital Media-based Family Programming - Camellia Sanford-Dolly, Rockman et al Cooperative

• Lessons Learned Adapting a Technology-based Program for Latine Families with Young Children - Scott Pattison, TERC; Smirla Ramos Montañez, TERC; Viviana López Burgos, TERC; Saray Garcia, Metropolitan Family Service; Siobhan O'Malley, Metropolitan Family Service; Maria Quijano, Metropolitan Family Service; Amy Corbett, Metropolitan Family Service