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110 E 2nd St.
Speakers
Tami Bhaumik
ROBLOX
Michael Rich Md, Mph
Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Jordan Shapiro
Temple University
In a time when the dangers of the physical world make restrictions on outdoor play the norm, kids are turning to the digital one for unstructured play. Online playgrounds serve this unmet need to imagine, socialize and explore with friends. The conversation needs to move beyond an on/off switch to the cognitive, social emotional, and executive function development the digital world provides, and how to help kids disconnect from this immersive world too. Tami Bhaumik, VP of digital civility at Roblox, will moderate a discussion between one of the nation’s top experts on children and media, ‘Mediatrician’ Dr. Michael Rich, and Dr. Jordan Shapiro, renowned thought leader on parenting in the connected world. They’ll share research and anecdotes showing the multi-faceted impact of digital play.
Primary Entry: Music Badge, Platinum Badge, Film Badge, Interactive Badge
Format: Panel
Event Type: Session
Track: Game Industry sponsored by JBL QUANTUM
Level: Advanced