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KidsTeam uses Participatory Design Methods and you can create your own KidsTeam.
KidsTeam UW eBook
Interested in learning how to create a KidsTeam group? With this resource you will be able to learn about how to develop a group and understand the theories behind the structure of KidsTeam. You will be able to uncover the different design methods used in KidsTeam, and will understand what it means to form a design partnership between adults and children.
We've created an eBook for researchers, designers, educators, and stakeholders about our process.
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Videos and Interviews
KidsTeam UW
Kiro Radio Interview with Alexis Hiniker and Jason Yip on what kids find creepy in technology.
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KUOW Interview with Jason Yip on what kids find creepy in technology.
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The Candy, Mike, and Todd Show with Jason Yip On Kids' Concepts Of Creepy Tech.
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Information School article on KidsTeam UW research methods and approach to design.
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KidsTeam Families
STEM for All 2018 Video Showcase featuring the Science Everywhere project.
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Media Publications: Other Research
Milne, S. (2024, May 29). Q&A: How AI affects kids’ creativity. UW News. Link
Guernsey, L., Hirsh-Pasek, K., & Golinkoff, R. (2024, May 28). OPINION: It’s not just about tech and anxiety. What are kids learning? The Hechinger Report. Link
Hu, M. (2023, November 5). Understand kids before designing for kids. HCI Insiders podcast. Link
Ofgang, E. (2023, May 30). What children think of ChatGPT. Tech & Learning. Link
Goodwillie, K. (2023, April 25). Seattle educators navigate plagiarism with AI technology. KING 5 News. Link
Bryan, C. (2023, April 23). Why Seattle’s ban on students using ChatGPT is doomed — and what comes next. The Seattle Times. Link
Alonso, N. (2022, August 23). How technology can encourage collaborative learning. BOLD Podcast. Link
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (2021, June 10). Children help design mobile app about Sun protection. Partnerships for Environmental Public Health News Letter. Link
Perez, S. (2020, September 24). Amazon redesigns Echo Dot as a sphere, adds animal designs and reading feature for Kids Edition. Tech Crunch. Link
McQuate, S. (2020, April 14). How families can use technology to juggle childcare and remote life. UW News. Link
Rhea, J. (2020, March 7). UW researchers receive grant to explore childhood AI literacy. The Daily. Link
Lindquist, T. (2019, December 2). Daily UW:“GAMER Group in pursuit of the human behind the code. The Daily UW. Link
Fink, K. (2019, November 14). Hey Alexa, should we worry about kids and smart speakers? [Radio broadcast]. National Public Radio: 1A. Link
McNichols, J., & Adolph, C. (2019, October 21). Parenting in the age of Alexa? It’s complicated. [Audio podcast]. KUOW: Primed. Link
Harper, C., Lewis, M., & Herman, T. (2019, May 21). UW researcher Jason Yip defines what makes tech creepy. [Radio broadcast]. KIRO: The Candy, Mike and Todd Show. Link
Schlosser, K. (2019, May 16). What makes kids see technology as ‘creepy’? Fear not, a Univ. of Washington study Seeks answers. GeekWire. Link
McQuate, S. (2019, May 16). Children describe technology that gives them a sense of ambiguity as ‘creepy.’ UW News. Link
St. John, A. (2017, June 17). How to play video games with your kids. Consumer Reports. Link
Quality time outside for moms, dads, and kids. (2017, May 4). Niantic Labs – Official Pokémon GO Team Newsletter.
Pavlick, J. (2017, April 27). Families and Pokémon GO. London School of Economics and Political Science: Parenting for a Digital Future. Link
Doowa, P. (2017, April 19). The Pokemon Go autopsy: It got people outside. Crosscut. Link
Sobel, K. (2017, March 28). Families and Pokémon GO. Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop. Link
McGrane, C. (2017, March 28).Study: Parents say Pokémon Go leads to more quality Time with children, among other benefits. GeekWire. Link
Langston, J. (2017, March 28). Parents who play ‘Pokémon GO’ with kids: ‘It wasn’t really about the Pokémon.’ UW News. Link
Steel, E. (2014, August 3). Nickelodeon’s digital generation. The New York Times. Link
Television Academy. (2013, August 22). Interactive digital media programs to be honored [Press release]. Link
Chozick, A. (2013, February 19). Nickelodeon hopes its app wins hearts. The New York Times. Link
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