The 7th annual Interaction Design and Children Conferences is being held June 11th -13th 2008 in Chicago. Submission info is available at: http://idc08.northwestern.edu/cfp.php
I'd count this among my favorite conferences because of its international perspective on interactive design rather than one that is US-centric. As such, it tends to attract an eclectic group of designers that are pushing technological boundaries.
I'm hoping to be able to attend this year since it is so close to home.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Friday, November 16, 2007
Life in a virtual world
From CNet: What kids learn in virtual worlds
A brief article that highlights some of the research that is currently being done on youths' use of virtual worlds. Specifically, it highlights the social and commercial nature of the sites that are most popular today, as well as identifying some of the concerns and hopes. There seems to be no doubt that virtual worlds are informal learning spaces - its just a matter of _what_ kids are learning in them.
A brief article that highlights some of the research that is currently being done on youths' use of virtual worlds. Specifically, it highlights the social and commercial nature of the sites that are most popular today, as well as identifying some of the concerns and hopes. There seems to be no doubt that virtual worlds are informal learning spaces - its just a matter of _what_ kids are learning in them.
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