GRAND RESEARCH: PROJECTS

KIDZ

Supporting children learning in a digital world

Theme: (Big) Data Theme: Citizenship Theme: Entertainment Theme: Health Theme: Learning Theme: Sustainability Theme: Work

PROJECT LEAD

Alissa Antle
Simon Fraser University

PROJECT CO-LEAD

Karon MacLean
University of British Columbia

Interactive media has the potential to radically change how children learn, yet few theories or empirical findings relate claimed benefits to specific causes, or validate existing design guidance. KIDZ develops and validates best practices for designing interactive systems that support children’s learning in high impact, traditionally underserved areas of child development.