Classroom-to-Home Connections: Young Children's Experiences With a Technology-Based Parent Involvement Tool |
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| Authors: | Bridget A Walsh Heidi Cromer Daniel J Weigel |
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| Institution: | 1. Human Development and Family Studies , University of Nevada , Reno;2. Human Development and Family Studies/Cooperative Extension , University of Nevada , Reno |
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| Abstract: | Research Findings: DVD classroom newsletters are one proposed technology tool to promote classroom-to-home connections. The present study explored the experiences of prekindergarten children from predominantly Spanish-speaking homes with bilingual (English and Spanish) DVD classroom newsletters. On average, parents reported that children watched each DVD nearly 3 times. Interviews with children and other sources, including parent logs, teacher logs, and a teacher focus group, also captured children's experiences. Findings indicate that children have overall positive experiences with watching DVD classroom newsletters at home. Practice or Policy: Overall the findings support the use of DVD newsletters in prekindergarten programs as a way to create an opportunity to empower children, strengthen their digital literacy, extend the learning environment, and provide opportunities for meaningful conversations in the classroom and home. |
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