Children and Mobile Technology

Children are one of the largest new user groups of mobile technology -- from phones to micro-laptops to electronic toys. These products are both lauded and criticized, especially when it comes to their role in education and learning. The need has never been greater to understand how these technologies are being designed and to evaluate their impact worldwide.

About the Book

Mobile Technology for Children brings together contributions from leaders in industry, non-profit organizations, and academia to offer practical solutions for the design and the future of mobile technology for children.

Unique Perspectives

First book to present a multitude of voices on the design, technology, and impact of mobile devices for children and learning.

Contributors

Features contributions from leading academics, designers, and policy makers from nine countries, whose affiliations include Sesame Workshop, LeapFrog Enterprises, Intel, the United Nations, and UNICEF.

Case Studies and Best Practices

Each contribution and case study is followed by a best practice overview to help readers consider their own research and design and for a quick reference.