Sue Atkins, author of 'Navigating the Digital Jungle,' hosts a discussion with Angeline Corvaglia, creator of 'Data Girl and Friends,' and Caroline Allams, co-founder of NatterHub.
The episode focuses on encouraging children to engage in STEM education while staying safe online by integrating education, creativity, and safety. They discuss the importance of STEM and coding, offering practical resources and tips for parents and educators.
The conversation extends to the impact of social media on children's mental health, digital literacy, and the responsibility of parents in guiding their children through the digital world. Practical advice includes keeping devices out of bedrooms, teaching children about online risks, and starting family STEM challenges.
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00:00 Introduction to Navigating the Digital Jungle
01:26 Understanding STEM and Its Importance
02:55 The World of Coding for Kids
03:46 Resources and Tools for Learning Coding
06:55 Introducing Caroline Allams and NatterHub
07:58 Caroline's Journey and the Birth of NatterHub
11:17 Challenges and Impact of NatterHub
16:03 The Role of Parents and Teachers in Digital Literacy
23:35 The Decline of Offline Hobbies
23:45 Delayed Gratification and Creativity
25:06 The Role of YouTube in Early Education
26:20 Children's Behaviour and Digital Distractions
27:25 The Impact of EdTech on Education
30:12 Digital Literacy and Online Safety
33:58 Practical Tips for Parents
38:57 Encouraging STEM at Home
40:27 Listener Questions and Top Tips
43:35 Conclusion and Resources
Relevant links:
- Code.Org https://code.org/
- Scratch https://scratch.mit.edu/
- MIT Education https://www.k12videos.mit.edu/
- Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/
- Hello Ruby https://www.helloruby.com/
- Python for Kids by Jason Briggs https://jasonrbriggs.com/python-for-kids/
For more information and parent webinars:
- Kodable https://www.kodable.com/
- Yes, One Billion Kids Can Code https://www.yesonebillionkidscancode.org/
- Natterhub https://natterhub.school/
For project ideas:
- NASA https://www.nasa.gov/stem
- Science Buddies https://www.sciencebuddies.org
STEM Institute
https://www.steminstitute.org
Data Girl and Friends
https://data-girl-and-friends.com/
Navigating the Digital Jungle Resources
https://navigatingthedigitaljungle.com/resources
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