Be aware of screen time and manage it carefully, Donohue says
April 23, 2013 — In a Parents article, Donohue addresses parents' concerns about healthy use of media. More »
Erikson commits to the Clinton Global Initiative
April 16, 2013 — Erikson is partnering with the Clinton Global Initiative to bring early childhood education to the attention of the world’s leaders. More »
Continuing Education team grows by one
January 14, 2013 — Liza Sullivan, a 10-year veteran of the field, joins Erikson as assistant director of continuing education. More »
Technology can benefit young children when used appropriately, says Donohue
December 18, 2012 — What do early childhood practitioners — and parents, too — need to think about before handing children technology, from iPads to digital cameras? More »
Chip Donohue discusses technology in the classroom
November 7, 2012 — CBS 2 Chicago looks into pros and cons of teaching with iPads in early childhood classrooms. More »
Chip Donohue gives parents tips on tech and children
November 5, 2012 — Popular parent website, ABCmouse.com features Q&A with Donohue. More »
Using technology to build relationships between grandparents and grandchildren
October 17, 2012 — Chip Donohue was featured in this Life Goes Strong article about how grandparents and grandchildren can use technology to keep in touch. More »
How can parents balance their children’s media diet?
September 15, 2012 — Chip Donohue talked with Heidi Stevens for this Chicago Tribune article about how parents can balance their children's media diet. More »
NAEYC sessions presented by Erikson faculty and staff
September 4, 2012 — Join Erikson faculty and staff at the NAEYC Annual Conference for presentations on topics ranging from early math to the value of early education. More »
Southtown Star interviews Chip Donohue on the “pass-back” effect
August 30, 2012 — The director of Erikson's Technology in Early Childhood Center talks about the effects of parents using digital devices to keep their young children occupied. More »
Distracting kids with smartphones is all about balance, says Donohue
August 30, 2012 — Chip Donohue talked with Howard Ludwig for a Southtown Star article about the effects of parents using digital devices to distract children. More »
Head Start visits Erikson for tech talk
August 7, 2012 — Forty Head Start state managers recently visited Erikson to learn the best practices in distance learning. More »
Donohue reluctant to give screen time limits
August 2, 2012 — Chip Donohue talked with Crystal Yednak for this Chicago Parent article about technology and young children. More »
Working around the world in the service of young children and families
July 2, 2012 — This article appeared in the Summer 2012 issue of Erikson on Children under the headline “Around the world.” More from this issue » Erikson’s outreach doesn’t end at the Chicago city limits or the U.S. border. Several faculty members are traveling the world in the service of children and families. Professor Jie-Qi Chen In February, Professor [...] More »
Online program reaches a milestone—graduation
May 21, 2012 — Erikson’s online learning program reached a milestone at this year’s annual commencement ceremony with the graduation of the Institute’s first online master’s cohort on May 12. Each Erikson graduate receives a rose when crossing the stage. The students met for the first time at a pre-graduation reception. Amidst the hugging and laughter, one student remarked [...] More »
E-books are about relationships, says Donohue
May 13, 2012 — Heidi Stevens interviewed Chip Donohue for a Chicago Tribune article about possible effects of children using e-readers. More »
Technology in Early Childhood Center launched by Erikson
March 5, 2012 — Erikson has created the new Technology in Early Childhood (TEC) Center to help early childhood educators make informed decisions about the appropriate use of technology in the classroom and other early childhood settings. More »
CBS 2 interviews Donohue about toddlers using mobile devices
January 11, 2012 — CBS 2 (WBBM-TV) interviewed Chip Donohue, Erikson's director of distance learning, for a story about the trend of more toddlers using iPads and other mobile devices. More »
CBS 2 interviews Chip Donohue about toddlers and iPads
January 11, 2012 — CBS 2 (WBBM-TV) aired a story about the trend of more toddlers using iPads and other mobile devices. Chip Donohue, Erikson’s director of distance learning, contributed a thoughtful perspective for parents to consider when deciding if and how they should use technology with their children. More »
ABC 7 interviews Donohue about toddlers and iPads
November 7, 2011 — Kathy Brock interviewed Chip Donohue for this ABC 7 (WLS-TV) story about toddlers using iPads. More »