The Ghost in the Touchscreen: Social Scaffolds Promote Learning by Toddlers.

This study examined the effect of a "ghost" demonstration on toddlers' imitation. In the ghost condition, virtual pieces moved to make a fish or boat puzzle. Fifty-two 2.5- and 3-year-olds were tested on a touchscreen (no transfer) or with 3D pieces (transfer); children tested with 3D pieces scored...

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Published in:	Child Development Vol. 88; no. 6; pp. 2013 - 2026
Main Authors:	Zimmermann, Laura, Moser, Alecia, Lee, Herietta, Gerhardstein, Peter, Barr, Rachel
Format:	journal article
Published:	Oxford University Press / USA Nov/Dec2017
Subjects:	Education Psychology of toddlers Knowledge transfer Touch screens Toddlers Puzzles Psychology of movement Transfer of training User interfaces
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost