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Childhood in the Digital Age - for iPod/iPhone

When it comes to technology are you an optimist or a pessimist? Are social media changing the way that children form relationships? How is technology changing the way that children think, and how will it shape the classroom of the future? The amount of technology available to children today is greater than in any previous generation, and it is more specifically designed to capture their imaginations. There is heated debate as to how the digital influx is shaping children’s development and

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00:01:33

Introduction - Childhood in the Digital Age (#1/5)

Childhood in the Digital Age - for iPod/iPhone ·

2015/06/29

How is technology changing childhood in the digital age? Are children’s lives today significantly different from our own or is technology simply solving old problems in new ways? The media has claimed that digital technology is making children lonelier, fatter, more aggressive and less capable of deep thought. But research suggests that it could offer opportunities for children to be happier, better educated and more connected to others. If you’re a parent, a teacher or are simply interested in this

00:01:09

Technology - Childhood in the Digital Age (#2/5)

Childhood in the Digital Age - for iPod/iPhone ·

2015/06/29

How is digital technology changing childhood - and how can adults keep up? Does screen time lead to increased distractibility, obesity and loneliness? Or does it offer opportunities for autonomy and experimentation beyond anything imagined when I was growing up? Childhood is a time of rapid change. DrNathalia Gjersoe, a developmental psychologist at the Open University, asks how digital technology is influencing the acquisition of these important skills. Does technology hinder children’s physical,

Transcript -- Introduction - Childhood in the Digital...

Childhood in the Digital Age - for iPod/iPhone ·

2015/06/29

Transcript -- How is technology changing childhood in the digital age? Are children’s lives today significantly different from our own or is technology simply solving old problems in new ways? The media has claimed that digital technology is making children lonelier, fatter, more aggressive and less capable of deep thought. But research suggests that it could offer opportunities for children to be happier, better educated and more connected to others. If you’re a parent, a teacher or are simply

00:01:32

Socialising - Childhood in the Digital Age (#3/5)

Childhood in the Digital Age - for iPod/iPhone ·

2015/06/29

How is digital technology changing children’s relationships and shaping their online identities? Can play in virtual worlds offer the same experiences and what is the right balance between real and virtual play? Childhood, as we know, is a period of intense physical, social and mental development; it is a time when children experiment to make sense of the world. What role do digital technologies play in shaping early childhood experiences? Do they provide new opportunities for social awareness, such

Transcript -- Technology - Childhood in the Digital...

Childhood in the Digital Age - for iPod/iPhone ·

2015/06/29

Transcript -- How is digital technology changing childhood - and how can adults keep up? Does screen time lead to increased distractibility, obesity and loneliness? Or does it offer opportunities for autonomy and experimentation beyond anything imagined when I was growing up? Childhood is a time of rapid change. DrNathalia Gjersoe, a developmental psychologist at the Open University, asks how digital technology is influencing the acquisition of these important skills. Does technology hinder

Transcript -- Socialising - Childhood in the Digital...

Childhood in the Digital Age - for iPod/iPhone ·

2015/06/29

Transcript -- How is digital technology changing children’s relationships and shaping their online identities? Can play in virtual worlds offer the same experiences and what is the right balance between real and virtual play? Childhood, as we know, is a period of intense physical, social and mental development; it is a time when children experiment to make sense of the world. What role do digital technologies play in shaping early childhood experiences? Do they provide new opportunities for social

00:02:07

Thinking - Childhood in the Digital Age (#4/5)

Childhood in the Digital Age - for iPod/iPhone ·

2015/06/29

Does using digital technologies rewire children’s brains for better or for worse? Is this new text ‘slang’ damaging children’s literacy skills or is it the sign of a creative new genesis of language? There’s more to learning than simply inputting knowledge and experiences into the brain. Understanding the different ways in which we learn is the starting point for understanding development. How do the social and other experiences that digital technology offers influence our ability to learn or to

Transcript -- Thinking - Childhood in the Digital Age...

Childhood in the Digital Age - for iPod/iPhone ·

2015/06/29

Transcript -- Does using digital technologies rewire children’s brains for better or for worse? Is this new text ‘slang’ damaging children’s literacy skills or is it the sign of a creative new genesis of language? There’s more to learning than simply inputting knowledge and experiences into the brain. Understanding the different ways in which we learn is the starting point for understanding development. How do the social and other experiences that digital technology offers influence our ability to

00:01:38

Learning - Childhood in the Digital Age (#5/5)

Childhood in the Digital Age - for iPod/iPhone ·

2015/06/29

How will classroom teachers adapt to make room for digital technology in education? And how can parents support their children as technology advances beyond their own level of understanding? Childhood is a time of rapid change, not just physically, but also socially and cognitively, as children learn new skills, adapt existing ones and become more equipped to deal with the world around them. In this video Nathalia Gjersoe focuses on the future, and especially on the impact of changes to formal

00:07:29

Childhood in the Digital Age (Combined)

Childhood in the Digital Age - for iPod/iPhone ·

2015/06/29

Are you a technology optimist or a technology pessimist?The amount of technology available to children today is greater than in any previous generation, and it is more specifically designed to capture their imaginations. There is heated debate as to how the digital influx is shaping children’s development and experience. Join developmental psychologist Nathalia Gjersoe as she delves into the lives of children and discusses the potential benefits and limitations of technology in their lives.

Transcript -- Learning - Childhood in the Digital Age...

Childhood in the Digital Age - for iPod/iPhone ·

2015/06/29

Transcript -- How will classroom teachers adapt to make room for digital technology in education? And how can parents support their children as technology advances beyond their own level of understanding? Childhood is a time of rapid change, not just physically, but also socially and cognitively, as children learn new skills, adapt existing ones and become more equipped to deal with the world around them. In this video Nathalia Gjersoe focuses on the future, and especially on the impact of changes

Transcript -- Childhood in the Digital Age (Combined)

Childhood in the Digital Age - for iPod/iPhone ·

2015/06/29

Transcript -- Are you a technology optimist or a technology pessimist? The amount of technology available to children today is greater than in any previous generation, and it is more specifically designed to capture their imaginations. There is heated debate as to how the digital influx is shaping children’s development and experience. Join developmental psychologist Nathalia Gjersoe as she delves into the lives of children and discusses the potential benefits and limitations of technology in

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