Cultivating Citizenship Through Digital Connections at SXSW 2024
Mar 10 2024 | Category: Community
Please join us in Austin for SXSW 2024!
March 10, 2024
2:30-3:30 pm | JW Marriott Salon 6
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.
- Michael Preston, Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, moderator
- Tami Bhaumik, Roblox
- Jeffrey Burrell, Riot Games
- Katie Salen, UC Irvine
