Please Vote for Our SXSW + SXSW Edu Panel Picker Proposals!

Update, Nov. 2023: We are thrilled to share that both of our proposals have been accepted!  Please check out Co-Design for a More Inclusive EdTech Ecosystem (SXSW Edu) and Cultivating Citizenship Through Digital Connections (SXSW) and join us if you’ll be in Austin! We will update with schedule information as soon as we learn more.

 

Suddenly it’s August again. Like us, you might be thinking about how summer has flown by while adjusting to new school schedules, or you might be trying to squeeze in one last holiday. But it’s also SXSW PanelPicker time!

We’ve been working hard with our partners to design some conversations that we’re excited to bring to both SXSW Edu 2024 and SXSW 2024, and we need your support to help get us there. Please take a moment to visit the Panel Picker site before Sunday, August 20th and log in (or create a free account). It’s super easy! You can find our proposals for SXSW (Cultivating Citizenship Through Digital Connections) and SXSW EDU (Co-Design for a More Inclusive EdTech Ecosystem)

Please spread the word with your networks – and if you have a session that we can support, we’d love to know about it!

 

SXSW: Cultivating Citizenship Through Digital Connections

Can we create online spaces that foster positive behaviors and social experiences that teach users the skills they need to create strong and resilient connections that help them thrive? Video games and social media have been at the center of debates about mental health and a myriad of social issues, but not all digital experiences are created equal. We’ll talk about how we can create a healthier internet by developing good citizens through digital interactions, as well as some of the frameworks that designers can use to build online spaces that foster good citizenship among users of all ages. This session will be moderated by Michael Preston, featuring Tami Bhaumik (Roblox), Jeffrey Burrell (Riot Games), and Katie Salen (UC Irvine).

VOTE HERE: Cultivating Citizenship Through Digital Connections

 

 

SXSW EDU: Co-Design for a More Inclusive EdTech Ecosystem

The current ed tech market is full of products that claim to fulfill lesson plans and make assessment easier for teachers. But what if, in addition to helping kids master important concepts, digital products could make learning truly impactful, and help diverse students and teachers feel empowered and engaged? We’ll talk about how we can bring kids and teachers into the design process in order to create kid-centered products that students enjoy using. We’re excited to talk about how innovators & funders can work together to create a more inclusive ed tech ecosystem that inspires real learning. This session will be moderated by Medha Tare, featuring Joanna Cannon (Walton Family Foundation), Shayla Cornick (Digital Promise), and Sarah Smirnoff (Scratch Foundation).

VOTE HERE: Co-Design for a More Inclusive EdTech Ecosystem

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