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LeapFrog is known for creating innovative playful learning technologies in the form of interactive books, toys, mobile gaming, and other media. Parents and teachers have always embraced our products because they see how kids enjoy and learn from them. As Director of Learning, I know that this educational quality is the result of a partnership among many talented people inside our company, but also with families who tell us what they want from our products, and a wider community of educational experts.
This week, I will be meeting with others in this “wider community” to discuss Breakthrough Learning in a Digital Age. While the live event, hosted at Google headquarters, is limited to 200 people, the organizers have provided several ways for anyone with Internet access to ask a question, follow the discussion, or check on progress after the event. I encourage readers to get involved.
Through special events like this and everyday professional activities, LeapFrog educators learn from and contribute to “best practices” for helping children learn. For example, as a LeapFrog Learning Designer, Dr. Carolyn Jaynes applies her knowledge of teaching technique and literacy research every time she collaborates with producers on a new Tag book. Long-time Educational Advisory Board member, Professor Anne Cunningham contributes in other ways. Anne is a highly-respected early literacy expert whose recent activities include federally-funded research on literacy teaching in preschools, and co-authoring a comprehensive summary of scientific research entitled “Developing Early Literacy: Report of the National Early Literacy Panel.” For nearly a decade, Professor Cunningham’s regular advising has helped keep our product design aligned with the best scholarship on how children learn to read.
Moving forward, LeapFrog will continue to build partnerships with parents, teachers, and educational experts of many types to guide the products and services we offer. I welcome your suggestions, comments, and questions about this approach.
