Kids & Computers: What Is the Recommended Daily Allowance?

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Venue:	Museum of Science, Boston
Hours:	2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages:	Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	see below
Category:	Lectures/Discussions

Whether they’re playing games, using the Web for research, or instant messaging friends, children of all ages are increasingly using computers. But how much of a role—and what type of role — should computers and online interactions play in their daily lives? We’ll focus on computer use by children ages 11-18.

Additional Dates:
Sunday, February 11, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Focus: Computer use by children ages 3 – 10.
Sunday, March 4, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Focus: Computer use by children ages 11 – 18.

The format is a combination of expert panelist presentations and small group discussions.
Panelists to include:

• Professor Eric Klopfer, Director, MIT Teacher Education Program (how games can bridge students' experiences in school and out)
• Professor Henry Jenkins, Director, MIT Comparative Media Studies Program (core skills and competencies young people need if they are going to be full participants in the new media landscape)
• Ingeborg Endter, Consultant in Media and Education (social networking and creative uses of computers)
• Nora Mann, Assistant District Attorney, Middlesex District, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (internet safety issues)

Free parking and light refreshments are available. This forum is open to adults and teens.

Registration
Space is limited so register in advance at www.mos.org/childrenandcomputers. For more information, call 617-589-4250 or email. forumsrsvp@mos.org.

COST

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Free

WEBSITE

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www.mos.org/childrenandcomputers

LOCATION

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1 Science Park, Boston, MA, 02117 map
Phone: 617-723-2500