Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Describe the critical developmental functions in the early childhood period
• Explain the role of family members in shaping childhood behaviour and attitudes
• Recognise the importance of positive and open communication in a family
• Compare ‘digital natives’ with ‘digital immigrants’ in the context of early childhood development
• Discuss the effect of digitalisation on children
• Outline the role of digital parents in managing their children’s use of digital devices
• Evaluate the impact of digital games on children in different developmental stages
• Indicate how digital devices may reshape a child’s cultural environment
• Describe digital game addiction in the context of childhood development
• Identify the six symptoms of digital game or technology addiction
• Summarise the predictors of digital game addiction
• List the advantages and disadvantages of digital games