The digital divide in Brazil is both well-known and well documented. Although trends show growth in the general use of the internet, almost 5 million Brazilian children live in homes without internet access. In terms of quality, the situation is aggravated by the fact that there is a predominance in the use of mobile phones for internet access, especially by poor children.
DetailsOur team at European Schoolnet organised a series of consultation meetings with educational stakeholders from seven European countries, during which teachers, students and policymakers came together to discuss how research about children and online technologies can be brought closer to those making decisions in this area. Here’s what we learned…
DetailsOnline opportunities bring diverse benefits for children’s learning, participation, creativity and identity. Or so it is often claimed. Although society has invested hugely in access to digital technologies, a recent evidence review found that surprisingly little is understood about how online opportunities generate tangible outcomes for children…
DetailsSave the Date: Wednesday, 27 October 2021 | 15:00–16:30 CEST | CO:RE WP8 – TU Dublin | CO:RE Policy Seminar with the H2020-funded partner projects ySKILLS, DigiGen and DIGYMATEX
DetailsRarely does a day pass without TikTok mentioned in the media: whether it is a report of the latest viral video, a social media influencer’s shocking behaviour, or the platform itself allegedly failing to protect children’s safety and data, all of which leave many adults worried and puzzled at the appeal of the platform. For children, however, when it comes to TikTok, it is a different story altogether.
DetailsThe Finnish CO:RE team has now completed all reviewing and grading of the excellent summer school participants’ final submissions and colleagues Sirkku Kotilainen and Guna Spurava took the time to look back on this inspiring methods course and participant feedback.
DetailsIn this vlog, John Hartley talks about his work, the ideas that inspire him, and how we should develop our current thinking related to children’s internet use.
DetailsCOVID-19 has reminded us that you can never be entirely sure what tomorrow may bring. While forecasts and predictions give us a sense that the future can be anticipated, no one has ever gathered data or evidence about events that are yet to occur.
DetailsYou have interesting findings and new insights, but are you uncertain how to interpret them? How to move beyond empirical findings to make a theoretical or conceptual contribution, or engage with the current debates?
DetailsIn this vlog, Amanda Third talks about her work, the ideas that inspire her, and how we should develop our current thinking related to children’s internet use.
DetailsCO:RE Co-Creation Sessions | Teenager session Tues, 21 Sept | Teacher session on Tues, 23 Sept | Parents association representatives session on Thurs, 28 Sept | If you are interested in participating, please write to sophie.smit[at]eun.org …
DetailsRead about dilemmas of informed consent associated with longitudinal research with young people, the importance of cognitive testing, and ethical issues that can arise when implementing comparative survey-based research in local contexts.
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