Reflections on Digital Childhood and Future Wellbeing

Reflections on Digital Childhood and Future Wellbeing

The Centre of Research for Educational Action and Theory Exchange (CREATE) is delighted to invite you to a thought-provoking event that delves into the impact of digital technology on childhood and future wellbeing. This event features several speakers who explore the challenges and opportunities that technology brings, and discusses ways to ensure a positive digital experience for the next generation.

We are very fortunate to have Sue Palmer as our Keynote Speaker - a former headteacher and critically acclaimed writer of 'Toxic Childhood'.

More information about our 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’. She has written over 200 books, software packages and TV programmes for schools on aspects of literacy and many hundreds of articles for the educational and national press. She is mostly known for her publication 'Toxic Childhood'. Sue also chaired the Scottish Play Commission, served on the Scottish Government’s Early Years Task Force and has been listed in Who’s Who since 2014 as a ‘writer and childhood campaigner’.

Tim Clarke is the Headteacher at Cornerstone CE Primary School. He has nearly 20 years experience working at a teacher in schools, and is a member of the Hampshire EdTech Hub.

Henry Penhold is the Digital Lead at Cornerstone CE Primary School, and a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert.

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. In her recent Routledge monograph, Decoding Technology Acceptance in Education, she explores the limits of technological determinism and shows how the lived experience of interacting with technology impacts on everyday practices.

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. Amanda is currently Senior Lecturer (Early Years) and leads several modules including infant pedagogies, historical and contemporary play, development and research.

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'. She is also a Personal Assistant for the Dean of Health & Wellbeing.

Sarah Thomas is an Undergraduate Convenor for CREATE.

Genyrra Pieterse is an Undergraduate Convenor for CREATE.

We are happy to welcome all staff and students at the University of Winchester to this collaborative research centre event, as well as parents, childminders, and teachers in the local community as a vital opportunity to share and discuss perspectives on digital childhood and children's wellbeing.

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.