The Web and Early Literacy.

WORLD Wide Web; EMERGENT literacy; LITERACY; INTERNET & children; EDUCATION; INTERNET in education

The Web as an appropriate vehicle for educating young children in formal and informal school settings is the subject of widespread, international debate (Anderson, 2000; Attewell, Suazo-Garcia, & Battle, 2003: Davis & Shade, 1994; Dolowy, 2000; Filipenko & Rolfsen, 1999; Pendleton, 2001; Vail, 2001; Wardle, 1999). Regardless of these debates, however, the Web's use in early education continues to grow. This article describes current Web usage in early education, particularly literacy education, and suggests possibilities for the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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