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Have you ever wondered what the long-term effects
of technologies, like gaming have on your child’s development?
Are you concerned about the personal information
your child is sending out on social networks?
Are you torn between restricting and
allowing your child access to technologies?
If you answered, “yes” to any (or all) of the above questions then the Wired Parenting workshop is something you should not miss. This workshop is aimed at parents of children and teenagers.
Flux Trends and learnthings have combined their skills and knowledge to create a half-day workshop that explores the complicated dynamics between parents, their children and the technologies that the N-Generation find indispensable.
The Wired Parenting workshop is designed to empower parents with a better understanding of the technology the N-Generation are using, by covering cell phone, Internet and gaming technologies. A cross section of specialists will provide insight into the latest technologies on the market, how they work, what the impact of these technologies is on your child (good and bad), and finally, how you can manage the process to give your child the best online opportunities and experience - safely.
The workshop will conclude with an interactive Q & A session where you will be able to pose your questions to the speakers.
SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Dion Chang, one of South Africa’s most sought-after trend analysts. Dion will contextualise the trend of technology in today’s world and more importantly, how it creates new dynamics for parents and children in an ever widening generation gap.
Angus Robinson, CEO of Brandsh Media, a mobile and social media company. Angus will focus on
current technologies; what your children are exposed to when they are online; understanding of mobile
technology and gaming.
Carol Affleck, a Clinical Psychology specialising in child psychology and research. Carol’s focus will be on information processing and cognitive development in children. Carol will provide insight on how parents can effectively guide and mentor children in the digital age.
Dr Pieter Streicher, Managing Director of BulkSMS.com, a mobile messaging company.
Pieter’s focus will be to give parents a hands-on approach on how to technically manage new
communications technologies with their children.
Q & A, chaired by Michelle Lissoos, Managing Director of learnthings. learnthings specialises in
empowering and engaging children of all ages with interactive, digital content.The team has spent over ten years understanding the way children interact and learn with the digital medium.
WHEN: Saturday, 1st August, 2009. The workshop kicks off at 09h00 (registration 08h30) and runs until
13h00, with a refreshment break in between.
WHERE: FADA (The Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture) auditorium on the University of Johannesburg (Bunting Road campus) in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. Click here for a map of the venue.
WHAT: Tickets cost R600 (inc VAT) per person and seats are limited. Price includes refreshments. Only
prepaid registration.
For more information on the workshop programme, please visit www.learnthings.co.za/wiredparenting
Click here to book now www.learnthings.co.za/wiredparenting/bookings.php
CONTACT:
For any additional booking enquiries:
Nadia Osso
Tel: 011 802 1611
Fax: 011 802 3712
Email: nadia@gocomms.co.za
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