A child who is healthy and literate, lives in security and is able to express his or her views, is a child who not only develops in harmony with his or her community, but also strengthens that community.
-Marta Santos Pais, Director of UNICEF Innocenti Research Centre
Many of us "elders" view video games as brain-deadening. However, Tom Chatfield observes that by analyzing the billions of interactions of gamers, we can learn valuable lessons about how to promote learning.
The powerful effect of rewards such as feedback, multiple long- and short-term aims, the element of uncertainty, and rewarding effort are dramatically demonstrated. Learn more from Chatfield's Ted Talk, "7 Ways Games Reward the Brain."
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Beyond Remote-Controlled Childhood Teaching Young Children in the Media Age
Teachers need to understand how screen time and media culture are affecting children and families and find effective ways to promote children's healthy development in today's media-saturated environment. This book will help you:
- Adapt classroom practice to take into account the realities of remote-controlled childhood—the experiences of today’s connected children.
- Counteract the potentially harmful impact media can have on both the process and content of children's development and learning.
- Help children and their families make informed decisions about screen time and media in children's lives.
- Work with families to address the impact of screen media.

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