Guernsey, Lisa

A guide to promoting literacy in the digital age by introducing children to media designed to promote literacy rather than undermine it, providing educators and parents with the tools and information they need to help children grow into strong readers who are skilled at using media and technology of all kinds.

Explores the affect of television on the intellectual growth of children from birth to the age of five, discussing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, mental engagement, learning from audiovisual media, background television, language development, educational programs, character development, screen-based toys, obesity, and setting limits.