well-being

Preparing Engineers to Design the Future of Well-being in Digital Spaces

by Franceli Cibrian
July 30, 2024

As an instructor at the Fowler School of Engineering at Chapman University, I teach an undergraduate Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) class regularly. This class is a hands-on, project-based course that teaches

Bringing RITEC Learnings to Life and Putting them into Practice

by Sarah Jacobstein
July 16, 2024

During the week of the 2024 Games for Change Festival, the Cooney Center had the privilege of helping to organize a series of events to bring the Responsible Innovation in

Celebrating Our Inaugural Well-Being by Design Fellows

by Catherine Jhee
July 12, 2024

In 2024, the Joan Ganz Cooney Center invited 10 professionals who design kids tech to join us for the inaugural Well-Being by Design Fellowship. The organizations that these fellows represent

New Research from UNICEF Innocenti Tests the RITEC Framework with Kids

by Sarah Jacobstein
April 30, 2024

We are very excited to share new research produced by UNICEF Innocenti – Global Office of Research and Foresight as part of the Responsible Innovation in Technology for Children (RITEC)

Can Digital Games Enhance Children’s Well-being?

by Bruce D. Homer, Jan L. Plass, & Fabian Froehlich
April 30, 2024

The importance of play for children’s development and learning has long been recognized by parents, educators and researchers.1 Much of our lives are now being lived in digital contexts, and

Children’s well-being online starts with safety

by Michael Preston
March 18, 2024

With so much going on in the kids’ tech policy world, including a mention during the State of the Union address, we are back with thoughts on recent developments. We

Digital Safety and Well-Being at the PRIVO Children’s Digital Privacy Summit

by Sarah Jacobstein
February 22, 2024

The Cooney Center was honored to be invited to PRIVO’s inaugural Children’s Digital Privacy Summit in Los Angeles in January. We don’t have the opportunity to connect with those in

Unlocking Teen Wellness By Design: BeMe Health’s Journey with Supportive Media

by Derek E. Baird and Nicki Tessler
February 14, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving world of youth and digital media, it is crucial to stay up-to-date with the latest changes and discover innovative ways to cater to the needs of

Sharing Evidence-Based Recommendations About Components of Children’s Well-Being for Game Designers

by Daniel Alonso
February 1, 2024

As digital games become ever more embedded in our daily lives, game designers and developers have the potential to create a positive impact through their work. This growing influence prompts

Announcing the Well-being by Design Fellows

by Allisyn Levy
January 16, 2024

The Joan Ganz Cooney Center is thrilled to announce the 10 fellows who have joined our inaugural Well-being by Design Fellowship, which is supported by Pinterest and foundry10. The fellows

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