Parent-child interaction and children's learning from a coding application

• Published in: Computers and education Vol. 140; p. 103601
• Main Authors: Sheehan, Kelly J., Pila, Sarah, Lauricella, Alexis R., Wartella, Ellen A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2019
• Subjects: Applications in subject areas; Cooperative/collaborative learning; Interactive learning environments; Media in education; Programming and programming languages; Cooperative/collaborative learning; Interactive learning environments; Programming and programming languages; Applications in subject areas; Media in education
• ISSN: 0360-1315; 1873-782X
• DOI: 10.1016/j.compedu.2019.103601

Research suggests that children can learn educational concepts from well-designed applications (apps), including foundational science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts. Parents may be important for promoting children's STEM learning from touchscreen apps, as parents can help th...