Does engagement predict preschoolers' learning from on-screen interactions? A comparison of behavioral and holistic engagement measures
Aparna S. Nadig
IntroductionScreen use among young children is high, although evidence of learning from screens is mixed. Engagement (including effort and persistence), measured by observable behaviors or holistic ratings, can predict learning in live contexts. Do measures of engagement predict children's word learning in an on-screen context?MethodsChildren (M age = 38 months, n = 36) were presented four novel objects (and their novel functions), two labeled with novel labels (Teaching). In a 3-choice word rec