Wisdom of the Masses? Users and Educators Contrasting Perspectives on the Data Privacy and Safety of Early Years’ Apps
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12871985 |
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| Authors | Juliana Elisa Raffaghelli (0000-0002-8753-6478, University of Padua, corresponding author), Emilia Restiglian (0000-0002-1837-6909, University of Padua), Paola Zoroaster (0009-0002-8063-2456, University of Padua), Valentini Maria (0009-0007-6005-3592, University of Padua) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 101-118 |
| Publication date | 2024-04-07 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | REICE Revista Iberoamericana sobre Calidad Eficacia y Cambio en Educación (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1696-4713 • E-ISSN: 1696-4713 |
| Publisher | Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad Autonoma de Madrid (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.15366/reice2024.22.2.006 |
| OpenAlex | W4394680551 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 11 |
A key focus is assessing children's apps, emphasising informational clarity, safety, and data ethics. The present study employs a structured database for app evaluation, by categorising 30 apps into edutainment, education, instruction, and training based on various criteria, including educational value and user ratings. Moreover, a comparative evaluation between the public ratings and the educator's evaluation was carried out. The findings underscore the challenges in app evaluation due to the proliferation of unregulated and untested applications. It highlights the discrepancies between public app evaluations and those conducted by experienced educators, pointing out the difficulties in obtaining relevant information for accurate app assessment. The study also addresses the aesthetic appeal of apps and how they influence parental choices, often overshadowing concerns about user security and privacy. In conclusion, the study calls for heightened parental awareness in selecting apps for their children. It stresses the importance of considering learning value, educational value, information clarity, security, and ethical data use
Internet privacy · Child Development and Digital Technology · Computer Science · Privacy, Security, and Data Protection · Psychology
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| Highly cited | No |
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