TY - BOOK AU - Blum-Ross,Alicia,editor AU - Kumpulainen,Kristiina,editor AU - Marsh,Jackie,editor TI - Enhancing digital literacy and creativity: makerspaces in the early years SN - 042924326X AV - LB1029.M35 E54 2020 U1 - 371.9 23 PY - 2020/// CY - Abingdon, Oxon, New York, NY PB - Routledge KW - Maker movement in education KW - Early childhood education KW - Computer-assisted instruction KW - Creative thinking in children KW - fast KW - EDUCATION / General KW - bisacsh KW - Electronic books N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - "One of the most exciting recent interventions that foster children's digital literacy and creative skills has been the advent of 'makerspaces'. This book shares insights from a project examining how young children develop creative skills and digital literacy through 'making.' Using case studies from environments like schools and museums, contributors show how children use hands-on experimentation as they make all kinds of texts and artefacts, using both traditional materials and new ones such as 3D printers. Editors argue that 'making', with its emphasis on play, experimentation and storytelling is uniquely positioned to explore the competencies of young children"-- UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=2277580 ER -