Early Literacy: The Empowerment of Technology

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Computers can be a powerful tool for building literacy, even with very young learners. This study seeks to help educators and parents use technology to encourage and support the learning of elementary students. Casey sums up what we know about how children learn to read and write, and shows how to build a stimulating learning environment that is rich with media. Reading and writing skills are placed within the context of the global computer revolution as she covers topics that range from technology programme evaluation to integration of computers in the classroom. Concepts are established with research findings and illustrated with actual case studies.

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Jean Casey understands that young children ages 2-6, rich or poor, can be taught to read and write fluently. Her knowledge and use of computers and technology as a tool is unequaled to anything else I have read.-Richard J. Riordan, Mayor, City of Los Angeles
Review of previous edition: Casey provides clear evidence that the talking computer can help young readers and writers during their early literacy development...The book is well written, includes a solid foundation of historical and research information.-Emergency Librarian
Review of previous edition: Loaded with research findings and case studies, this is a fascinating read for educators and parents.-Amazon.com
Review of previous edition: Shows Classroom teachers how certain technologies could add new dimensions to their literacy programs. Administrators will find the information and ideas in the book useful for building school improvement plans.-Emergency Librarian
Review of previous edition: This book will be useful to anyone interested in elementary language acquisition and literacy programs...Recommended.-Technology Connection
Review of previous edition: With emphasis on empowerment, advocacy, and involvement, Casey shows educators how to use technology to build literacy and encourage learning in elementary students.-School Library Media Quarterly
"Jean Casey understands that young children ages 2-6, rich or poor, can be taught to read and write fluently. Her knowledge and use of computers and technology as a tool is unequaled to anything else I have read."-Richard J. Riordan, Mayor, City of Los Angeles
"Review of previous edition: Loaded with research findings and case studies, this is a fascinating read for educators and parents."-Amazon.com
"Review of previous edition: Shows Classroom teachers how certain technologies could add new dimensions to their literacy programs. Administrators will find the information and ideas in the book useful for building school improvement plans."-Emergency Librarian
"Review of previous edition: This book will be useful to anyone interested in elementary language acquisition and literacy programs...Recommended."-Technology Connection
"Review of previous edition: With emphasis on empowerment, advocacy, and involvement, Casey shows educators how to use technology to build literacy and encourage learning in elementary students."-School Library Media Quarterly
"Review of previous edition: Casey provides clear evidence that the talking computer can help young readers and writers during their early literacy development...The book is well written, includes a solid foundation of historical and research information."-Emergency Librarian

Author Bio

JEAN M. CASEY is Professor of Education, California State University, Long Beach. She has published numerous articles on technology and learning and is a nationally known speaker and consultant on the topic.