Using Mobiles in Early Childhood and Elementary Settings

<p>Mobile learning is a primary learning format in the education of young children from birth through 6th grade. This format has been found to have a positive impact on the academic achievement self-efficacy motivation and learning attitudes of students including those with special needs (Ciampa 2014; Hwang 2014; Nikou & Economides 2018; Xie Basham Marino & Rice 2018). In both formal and informal learning contexts mobile learning affords opportunities to innovate and explore new forms of authentic experiences meaning-making and creativity with untethered technology (Choi Land & Zimmerman 2018; Schuck Kearney & Burden 2017). <em>Using Mobiles in Early Childhood and Elementary Settings</em> acts as a springboard to expand discussions surrounding how mobiles might best be situated in contexts relating to young children. With a focus on early childhood and elementary settings this edited book both expands the definition of mobiles to encompass digital-physical tools (e.g. Osmo probeware) and wearables. It also provides insight into how intentional integration of mobiles supports the development and practice of both in-service and preservice teachers working with students in early childhood and elementary settings. </p>