Framing a program of research with/for/of the digital child in a digital era

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

This symposium will introduce a national program of research with/for/of the digital child, involving Australian universities and national and international research, industry and community partners. The symposium will conceptualize a problem-based research program, and present three papers based on research program agendas: critical media education; videogame engagement; and co-designed children’s technology spaces. To conclude, a transdisciplinary panel discussion will consider the relevance of a broad research program in the context of a digital era.
The session outlines a research program vision aimed at ensuring children grow up healthy, connected and educated in a rapidly changing digital era. Key program elements discussed are transdisciplinary research collaboration to inform policy, innovation and practices, and research translation through a wide range of real-world applications.

Sub Unit

• International Aligned Organizations / Australian Association for Research in Education - AARE

Chair

• Susan J. Danby, Queensland University of Technology

Papers

• Fostering critical media literacy with young children - Michael Dezuanni, Queensland University of Technology; Amanda Levido, Queensland University of Technology

• Children, Videogames, Self-Determination and Wellbeing - Daniel Johnson, Queensland University of Technology; Peta Peta Wyeth, Queensland University of Technology; Selen Türkay, Queensland University of Technology; Kellie Villa, Queensland University of Technology; Mitchell McEwan, Queensland University of Technology

• Designing a Technology Space for young children: A design-based project - Christina Chalmers, Queensland University of Technology; Annette Woods, Queensland University of Technology

Discussant

• Annette Woods, Queensland University of Technology