Copernicus Festival 2022

18 May 2022
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Professor Andrew Manches spoke as part of this year's Copernicus Festival, held in Krakow, Poland.  

'Childhood in a Digital World' 

I am often asked whether I think that new technologies are good for the youngest. As you might expect, my answer is: it depends. Good for fun? Good for health? In my research, I focus primarily on the role of new technologies in the process of children's learning. However, even here there are many factors that influence whether a given digital project will benefit children. 

A video of the session is now available.

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