Digital Media Modalities for Word Learning
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this work is to address increasing concerns about young children's digital media exposure and language outcomes by testing how the times course of word learning unfolds in digital environments and the cascading impact of digital media on vocabulary outcomes. The findings will have important implications for understanding when and where optimal word learning from media can occur.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Digital Media Modalities for Word Learning?
Research shows that using digital media, like 3D animations and multimedia platforms, can improve learning and knowledge retention. For example, 3D animations have been effective in educating patients about health conditions, and multimedia approaches have enhanced patient knowledge and satisfaction in medical settings.12345
How does the treatment 'Digital Media Modalities for Word Learning' differ from other treatments for word learning?
This treatment is unique because it uses digital media, such as audiovisual and multimedia tools, to enhance word learning, which may be more engaging and effective for individuals with different learning styles compared to traditional methods like textbooks. It leverages the modality effect, which suggests that combining visual and auditory information can improve understanding and retention, especially for those with learning difficulties like dyslexia.678910
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for young children aged between 17 and 30 months who are healthy and primarily exposed to one language. Children with diagnosed developmental delays or disorders, or those significantly exposed to a second language (more than 25%), cannot participate.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Word Learning Task
Children participate in a novel word learning task to test their ability to map and retain new words within and between digital media and real-world objects.
Generalization Task
Children's novel label generalization abilities are tested within and between 2D and 3D modalities using a novel noun generalization task.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for vocabulary growth and retention of learned words.
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Modality - 2D-2D
- Modality - 2D-3D
- Modality - 3D-2D
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Oklahoma State University
Lead Sponsor
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Collaborator