Reflections on Digital Childhood and Future Wellbeing
Wednesday 16:30
Stripe Auditorium
Featuring several speakers who explore the challenges and opportunities that technology brings, and discusses ways to ensure a positive digital experience for the next generation.
Date
May 14th 2025 at 16:30 - May 14th 2025 at 19:00
Event details
Address:Stripe Auditorium
University of Winchester
Winchester
Postcode:SO224NR
Tickets:Free
Contact Information:jennifer.crowdy@winchester.ac.uk
Open hours:4.30pm-7pm
Description
The speakers: Dr Cathy Gower is the Dean of the Faculty of Education at the Arts at the University of Winchester. Sue Palmer is a former primary headteacher in Scotland, is a literacy specialist, writer, presenter and ‘childhood campaigner’.
Tim Clarke has worked in education for nearly 30 years and believes in learning always and all ways. Cornerstone CE Primary (in Whiteley) is building it's community on Love, Forgiveness and Hope.It aims to ignite a love of learning, through encouraging and empowering partnerships and nurturing a Growth Mindset.
Henry Penhold is digital leader at Cornerstone C of E Primary School. He is keen in using technology to support teaching and learning.
Dr Caroline Stockman is a Senior Fellow in Learning & Teaching at the University of Winchester. Her research centres on the triangle of technology, education and culture, with a specific interest in the human-technology relationship.
Dr Amanda Norman has worked in the field of early childhood education for several years and has a wide range of experiences caring for children, teacher training and play therapy roles.
Professor Wayne Veck is the Convenor for CREATE. He is a Professor in Education and the Pathway Leader for the Education Studies Degree at the University of Winchester.
Jennifer Crowdy is the Postgraduate Student Convenor for CREATE. She is a full-time PhD student at the University of Winchester whose research is on 'Rethinking creativity in the digital age through philosophies of the encounter'.
Sarah Thomas is an Undergraduate Convenor for CREATE. Genyrra Pieterse is an Undergraduate Convenor for CREATE.
All staff and students at the University of Winchester are welcome as well as parents, childminders, and teachers in the local community
Please note: Catering will be provided for this event. Please let us know if you have an allergies or intolerances when reserving a ticket. We will have a photographer on-site for the event. Upon registration there will be a consent form to have photographs taken for future promotional purposes. Please let us and the photographer know if you do not want your image taken.
Transport
By Bus:Local bus services at Winchester
By Train:Nearest train station is Winchester
Accessibility
Access for wheelchair users
Assistance dog
Level access toilet
Level access venue
Positive about disabled
Seat available