Here are some upcoming events that we think will be of interest to our readers. If you would like to submit an event to be listed here, please contact us.
What happens when edtech products are co-designed from day one—with children, educators, and schools at the center? This session explores how early-stage design interventions can lead to more engaging, equitable, and effective learning tools. We’ll discuss how LitLab, an AI-powered literacy platform, has partnered with Leanlab Education, the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, and school district teams to co-design a product that shows measurable classroom impact. Panelists will share the unique insights each kind of engagement—from children to educators to researchers—can…
Step into an inspiring conversation about the promises and risks of AI with the early childhood education (ECE) workforce with the power of AI. Facing mounting challenges like burnout and high turnover, the ECE sector is at a crossroads—and AI offers a transformative path forward. This dynamic session will showcase how AI can reimagine the way educators work, empowering them with tools that lighten administrative burdens and amplify their ability to connect meaningfully with children. Gain actionable insights into how…
Breaking Through Silos: Apply Your Research across Media, Tech, Homes, and Classrooms Imagine your research becoming a driving force for education transformation. Imagine breaking out of purely academic spaces and attracting the interest of leaders in schools and education systems, media and tech development companies, and social-impact organizations. What would it take to develop a career that brings you into cross-sector collaboration with talented people from diverse perspectives, all of whom are motivated to give more children opportunities to learn…
In this special culminating webinar on May 22, 2025, our incredible cohort of Well-Being by Design (WBxD) Fellows shared how they are designing to support children’s well-being through interactive digital experiences. With products that span a target range from preschool to high school, and representing a spectrum from startups to big tech, from physical toys to virtual reality—these innovators are reimagining what it means to build for kids. Each of our fellows will present a brief case study on how…
Michael Preston and Medha Tare will participate in an upcoming Edtech Insiders webinar on June 13, 225 at 12pm - 1pm ET. Co-design has become a buzzword in edtech—but what does it really take to make it work in practice? Join us for a candid conversation with leading experts who have successfully embedded co-design into their product development cycles. We’ll explore how to move beyond surface-level engagement to authentic collaboration with educators and learners—without breaking the bank or slowing down…
This hybrid workshop aims to convene an interdisciplinary community of researchers, industry professionals, and experts in AI and child well-being to pave the way for future research and practice that seeks to design AI technologies with children’s well-being in mind. We invite participants from various disciplines and backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of AI for children's well-being. Participants are invited to submit short position papers (up to 2 pages using the double-column ACM SIGCHI Paper Format) related…
Join the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at the Games for Change 2025 Festival on Friday, June 27 for a workshop on creating games that promote children's well-being. Hear how Fred Rogers Productions, Killer Snails, University of Oregon, Tiny Docs and Quest Craft are incorporating well-being by design into their games. Participants will then have a chance to 'play' with the ideas! Fri, Jun 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:30 pm Speakers include: Noelle Posadas Shang, Design Director, Killer Snails Michael Preston…
