Dust or Magic Asilomar
…where child development meets technology…
Do you design or evaluate children’s media (toys, games, video, apps) for ages birth-to 12-years?
How much do you know about how child development … how a child thinks, plays, learns language, uses a touch screen, and interacts with others?
I’m pleased to invite you to attend a three-day exploration of psychology and media — based on the latest products, and grounded around the core theories of constructivism, behaviorism, cognitive science and humanism (Jean Piaget, BF Skinner, Lev Vygotsky, Sarah Smilanski, Fred Rogers and others).
Here are the details:
WHY ATTEND? We’ll playfully introduce you to each theory, as you build your own designers cookbook so that you can take what you learn back to your team. I’ve modeled this year’s agenda from previous Training of Trainers sessions I’ve conducted, so that you’ll be able to take what you learn and teach others. Here’s a look at the agenda.
WHEN: June 2 – 4, 2023 (4 PM on Friday, through lunch on Sunday).
WHERE Asilomar Conference Center in Monterey CA. Read more about this location, in “Lessons from Asilomar.” Watch this overview video from a previous Dust or Magic at Asilomar.
COSTS A two-night stay at Asilomar is required (between $250 – $300/ night), and the housing fee includes meals, wine and access to the Asilomar grounds. Most common dietary requests can be accommodated, and most rooms are handicapped accessible.
Same gender roommate requests are available at a lower cost. Asilomar is a family friendly place. Children and family members are welcome to sit in on the meetings as long as they don’t mind doing a demo (there is no extra registration). All materials are included, including one year of access to the CTREX review database.
REGISTRATION $790 per seat (less for students or CMA members). This fee does not include housing. Budget an additional $500 for housing (paid directly to Asilomar). Visit the registration form.