Abstract
Based on a field study in a kindergarten among children in Denmark, this paper explores playing activities on a digital swing, the SON-X Octavia (SON-X) and its Applause application. SON-X is an interactive sound unit that can be attached to any swing chain. Here, I explore the relationship between SON-X, playing activities and risky play, aiming to investigate whether and how SON-X offers children possibilities that encourage them to explore risky play practices. The exploration and analysis employs Bateson´s concept of “framing” in addition to play practices understood trough Schmidt in order to highlight the features of swing play that children develop using the SON-X technology in terms of the danger-safety continuum. The feedback provided, it is found, enables children to independently manage risk and security within the limits of their playing activities; the digital swing supports play activity by enabling the extension of play practices, increasing competence and even reducing danger while increasing risk taking.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Publikationsdato | 1 dec. 2017 |
Status | Udgivet - 1 dec. 2017 |
Udgivet eksternt | Ja |
Begivenhed | Digitizing Early Childhood - Perth, Australien Varighed: 11 sep. 2017 → 16 sep. 2017 http://www.digitisingearlychildhood.com/ |
Konference
Konference | Digitizing Early Childhood |
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Land/Område | Australien |
By | Perth |
Periode | 11/09/2017 → 16/09/2017 |
Internetadresse |
Kunstnerisk udviklingsvirksomhed (KUV)
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