Centre for the Digital Child studies impact of technology on children – The Science Show
How does technology impact our children? Does it help them learn? Is it harmful? Should it be limited? Unlike older adults, today’s children are growing up with technology. The University of Wollongong has opened a purpose-built facility, the Australian Centre for the Digital child. Families are encouraged to visit any time. It is a museum, a play space, an area for children to explore. And it is a research facility. Connecting with researchers around Australia and abroad, the centre will look at the impact of technology on children, how they respond and how they learn. 3,000 families will be part of a research program investigating children’s digital experiences.
The Australian Centre for the Digital Child
Guest
Lisa Kervin
Director of Research, Earlystart
Leader, Australian Centre for the Digital child
The University of Wollongong
Presenter
Robyn Williams
Producer
David Fisher
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