CLS2022 Opening Plenary (Asia/Australia) - The Pandemic and Young People’s Media Use and Learning
Channel: Connected Learning Alliance
Date: 2022-08-18

This session, moderated by Professor Michael Dezuanni from Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, focuses on the impact of the COVID19 pandemic on children and young people’s media use and learning. The three speakers provide unique perspectives on the challenges of using digital media to assist children and young people to assess quality learning experiences during the pandemic. Professor Rebekah Willett is leading an international research project investigating the challenges of parenting and digital connections during the pandemic. Annabel Astbury was responsible for overseeing the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s provision of learning content at the height of lock downs. Stephanie Smith, Learning Manager at the Museum of Australian Democracy was responsible for expanding the museum’s online offerings and experiences. This plenary brings these different perspectives together to consider what we have learned that might inform digital media and learning practices in future.